Opened at The Quays in Trafford Park, Manchester in July 2002 and created to give northern audiences access to the national collections, IWM North focuses on how war shapes lives. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

Museum Displays
A quick guide on what to see and do in our long-term galleries. Among them are:
The Big Picture - an essential part of any visit
Action Stations - exciting interactives for all ages
Iconic Objects - museum objects big and small
TimeLine - a history of conflict in the 20th and 21st century
Silos - themes of war
TimeStacks - explore objects from the Museum's store

Special Exhibitions
Now Showing in The WaterWay
Jenny Matthews: Women in War Zones
Saturday 22 January – Sunday 10 April 2005
Imperial War Museum North presents a powerful series of around 20 photographs by one of the most respected photo-journalists working today.