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Imperial War Museum North    

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Purpose-built to tell powerful stories of over a century of conflict, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver a moving and immersive experience.

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Aug 30, 2024
This is a great museum. As it is purpose built, it feels somewhat different to other museums. The building itself is a story in itself and it feels strange from the beginning of the experience. It is… Full review by TheKJD
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent museum. We were on a self guided WWII tour of England and this was our first stop. The display about The Troubles in Ireland was very interesting. Full review by Steve V
Aug 25, 2024
A must visit if you’re in the area and I’m unsure why so many people gripe about a FREE museum really… There’s an awful lot of information, you could easily spend two hours here if you stopped to rea… Full review by pinkvoid
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Established:2002

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How long will it take to view everything? Would we need a couple of hours of a full day?
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From as soon as it opens until it shuts, went yesterday with my partner, who had to read every single freaking bit! Because of that we missed out on something else we had booked! So …
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From as soon as it opens until it shuts, went yesterday with my partner, who had to read every single freaking bit! Because of that we missed out on something else we had booked! So I guess it depends on how much of it you want to read, also 2 sections was closed….. thank goodness!
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How long will it take to view everything? Would we need a couple of hours of a full day?
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You can do it in a couple of hours. Depends on how long you take looking at things!
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Do you have to book to see the poppies or can you just turn up ?
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You should be able to just turn up but I would contact the museum directly to confirm.
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Can ypu see the poppies even if the museum is closed ?
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0 Votes Hi The poppies were displayed after our visit. However, I understand from a friend who has posted on Facebook that there is a lovely display and these are visible from outside …
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0 Votes Hi The poppies were displayed after our visit. However, I understand from a friend who has posted on Facebook that there is a lovely display and these are visible from outside the museum. 0 seconds ago
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Previous reviewers recommend the airshard or viewing platform but when I visited today there was no mention of this or …
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Previous reviewers recommend the airshard or viewing platform but when I visited today there was no mention of this or access to it. I didn't have much time so didn't ask and spent the time in the exhibition but is the viewing platform still open?
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No it’s been closed permanently for health and safety reasons
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