Imperial War Museum, North
Overview
"Imperial War Museum North is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. One of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, it explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the north of England."
Contact details
IWM North The Quays Trafford Wharf Road Manchester North West M17 1TZ United Kingdom
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Access guidance
- Seating is available throughout the building.
- IWM North is fully accessible by wheelchair. Six manual wheelchairs are available for loan, free of charge (subject to availability). There are lifts to all floors. Please be aware that the building has been designed to encourage visitors to consider the confusion experienced during conflict. As a result, the floor of the main exhibition area has a gentle slope and visitors with mobility issues may wish to take extra care in this area. There are also different lighting levels over two floors.
- 16 designated parking bays for people with disabilities. Please note charges apply to all parking.
- Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are on the ground floor.
- A warm welcome to Guide dogs and registered assistance dogs. Water bowls can be provided at the café on the ground floor.
- Large print transcripts of exhibition interpretation for the Main Exhibitions Space can be found next to the display cases and at the entrance of the Special Exhibitions Gallery.
- Subtitles are shown on all audio-visual presentations, including the Big Picture Show. Induction loop systems are in place at the Information Desk, Shop counter, and Libeskind Rooms.
- On the hour, every hour our 360 degree Big Picture Show is projected onto the walls of our Main Exhibition Space. Please be aware that at this time the exhibition space will go dark and there will be loud noises and flashing images. The shows last for 10 minutes.