Opening Times
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Discover IWM North
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Immerse yourself in the award-winning 360-degree cinematic Big Picture Show.
Using surround sound, projected digital moving images and photographs, the Big Picture Show brings a broad range of perspectives into poignant focus, reflecting not only on the immediate effects of war, but also on what happens when the guns stop firing.
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Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Explore a vast collection of over 2,000 objects and stories.
Look out for our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers (wearing red uniforms) to find out what's happening onsite on the day of your visit and to help you make the most of your day.
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See Poppies, iconic hand-crafted ceramic sculptures cascading down from above.
On permanent display at IWM North, the installation is one of many artworks at IWM North created in response to war and conflict.
Chila Welcomes You

Step into Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s imagination at Chila Welcomes You, a major new art commission for IWM North.
The exhibition is a personal perspective on the heritage of conflict and stories of Indian migration to Britain after the Second World War.
Families at IWM North

Enjoy free family activities every weekend at IWM North and daily activities during the school holidays.

