Welcome to the press information section.
This area is principally devoted to the service of journalists.
You can find all the latest media releases here. For images of the Museum, special exhibitions and events please contact:-
Alex Knight, Press & PR Manager
email aknight@iwm.org.uk
tel +44 (0)161 836 4040
Sam Howard, Marketing and PR Coordinator
email sahoward@iwm.org.uk
tel +44 (0)161 836 4043
For further details and images please contact:
Alex Knight Press & PR Manager
email aknight@iwm.org.uk
tel +44 (0)161 836 4040
The multi-award winning Imperial War Museum North is a great free day out for all ages. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind to represent a globe shattered by conflict. it reveals how war shapes lives through powerful exhibitions, the Big Picture (a 360 degree light and sound show), tours, object handling sessions, and family activities all available daily. Visit the cafe, shop and viewing platform offering views over The Quays.
The Museum tells the story of how war has affected the lives of British and Commonwealth citizens since 1914. It is the 5th branch of the Imperial War Museum and the first outside the South East of England. Recently named Northwest and Manchester Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009, one of the top 10 buildings of the last century (The Rough Guide to England, 2008) and one of the top 3 Large Visitor Attractions in England (Silver Award at Visit Britain's Excellence in England Awards 2007).
Imperial War Museum North is a charity and much of the work the Museum does, from unique exhibitions to learning programmes with the local community, relies on the generosity of trusts, foundations, the business community, a corporate members scheme and individual giving. IWM North is extremely grateful to its current and past supporters.
The Museum is open 7 days a week from 10am-6pm (Nov to Feb 10am-5pm) with free admission. It is situated at The Quays on Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester close to Harbour City Metrolink and Junction 9 of the M60.