Imperial War Museum North

The Imperial War Museum North is a building with three interconnected sections representing air, earth, and water, displaying military artifacts and exhibitions covering multiple conflicts. The collection includes objects, documents, and audiovisual materials spanning different periods of warfare.

The museum opened in 2002 on the site of a former factory that suffered heavy bombing during the 1940 Manchester Blitz. The location was a center of industrial production during the war years and was targeted because of this.

The exhibition space shares personal stories and photographs from people affected by warfare across different eras. These accounts give visitors a direct sense of how conflicts changed everyday life.

The museum is reachable by Metrolink tram from Manchester, with stops on the Eccles and Trafford Centre lines. The visit is accessible on foot, and parking is available nearby for drivers.

The building features a projection system that displays wartime footage and stories across the interior walls throughout the day. This immersive technology lets visitors engage with historical content from multiple angles.

Location: Trafford

Inception: July 5, 2002

Architects: Daniel Libeskind

Official opening: July 5, 2002

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Imperial War Museums

Address: The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester M17 1TZ

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: https://iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north

GPS coordinates: 53.46970,-2.29889

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20