The Action Stations allow hands-on exploration of the themes of the exhibition.

New interactives at IWM North - The Trench Action Station.

The Trench
Explore the terrible conditions for soldiers in First World War trenches through "feely boxes" and smells.

Symbols
Design symbols on a huge wall and see how they are powerful tools.

Divided City
Play a Berlin-based board game and try to get access to the other side of the Berlin Wall.

T34 Tank Teamwork Action Station at IWM North

Hide and Seek
Try different camouflages and see how they confuse the eye.

Codes: Makers and Breakers
Try making and breaking codes to see how important secret languages are in wartime.

T34 Tank Teamwork 
A quickfire game of co-ordination demonstrating the importance of teamwork.

In The Balance
Visitors get to cast a vote to see how it might tip the scale.

Spin Machine
Have a go at spinning the Spin Machine to reveal the power of the poster during wartime and see how propaganda can be used to influence and change opinions and behaviour.

All change
Over 9.6 million people were forced to leave their homes as refugees due to global conflict in 2003. In times of war and conflict, families and whole communities are sometimes forced to leave home to avoid the risk of being killed. Explore four real-life stories and decide what you would take with you if you were forced to leave their home to look for safety.

Since their installation, they have proved to be a huge success with children and adults alike, stimulating much learning, fun and discussion around the gallery floor.

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