If you’re a first time visitor, find out about the Museum through an introductory tour or an object handling session, as well as experiencing the Big Picture.
 

Merchandise for younger visitors.

Introducing the Museum
Daily; 11.30am and 2.30pm
A guide to the themes, history and design of the Museum, and how to navigate this fascinating building and its displays.

The Big Picture Show
Daily; every hour 11.00 'till 5.00
An essential part of any visit, the walls of the Main Exhibition Space transform into giant screens for a surround-sound, mulit-screen audiovisual show. 

TimeStack Handling Sessions
Daily; 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm
We open up our collections in these themed 20-minute sessions. Join an Interactor for an opportunity to handle items from the TimeStack, and discover the stories behind the artefacts.

A Closer Look*
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 1.30pm
Tours exploring in more detail Museum exhibitions, displays and anniversaries, covering a century of war and conflict.

Building on the Past
Every Tuesday and Thursday; 1.30pm
A walk-and-talk through the 3 shards of IWM North, examining the landscape, architecture and impact of Daniel Libeskind’s first UK building.

Action Stations
Daily; throughout the Museum
A favourite with children and adults alike, look out for our Action Stations, exciting hands-on areas which explore the themes of the Museum.

* Pick up details from the Information Desk on arrival.