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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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I'd say at least half a day. there's loads to see.
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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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