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Imperial War Museum North

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays,
Trafford Wharf Road
Manchester, Lancashire, M17 1TZ
Phone: 0161 836 4000/4007
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10 At 10: A Decade Of Surprising Stories
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Installations, photographs and videos marking the museum's 10th anniversary, exploring the history of war and conflict.
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Imperial War Museum North WaterWay Gallery
23 Jun 20123 Mar 2013 From Jun 23, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, closed Dec 24–26, ends Mar 3
Free
The Adventures Of Able Seaman Wally Tobin (Ages 7-11)
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Storytelling session about how people from different cultures work together in times of hardship and war.
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Imperial War Museum North 6 Jun Jun 6, 11.30am Free
Animals And War (Under 11s)
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Children can learn about the fictional story of Joey from War Horse and hear tales of wartime animal bravery with puppets and pictures.
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Imperial War Museum North 4 Jun10 Jun Jun 4, 10, 11.30am Free
A Closer Look: Once Upon A Wartime: Tour
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A tour looking at the books featured in the exhibition and their themes.
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Imperial War Museum North 1 May31 May May 1–4, 8–11, 13–18, 20–25, 27–31, 2.15pm Free
Derek Eland: In Our Own Words
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An installation of diary excerpts and images documenting the experiences of troops in Afghanistan marking 10 years since the conflict began.
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Imperial War Museum North 6 May17 Jun Mon–Sun & Bank Hols 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, ends Jun 17 Free
The Falklands, 1982
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An outdoor installation of large-scale photographs from the archives, depicting the war on land, sea and air.
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Imperial War Museum North 24 Mar 201231 Jul 2014 From Mar 24, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, ends Jul 31 2014 Free
Gerry Judah: The Crusader
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Sculpture responding to contemporary global conflict.
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Imperial War Museum North 2 Mar 201231 Mar 2015 Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, closed Dec 24–26, ends Mar 31 2015 Free
In The Spotlight: Remembering 9/11
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Remnants from the terrorist attack on New York, including a Union Jack flag and a seven-metre section of steel from the North tower.
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Imperial War Museum North 2 Mar 201230 Sep 2013 Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, closed Dec 24–26, ends Sep 30 2013 Free
Introducing The Museum: Guided Tour
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Imperial War Museum North 24 Mar30 Jun Mon–Sun 1.30pm Free
Once Upon A Wartime
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Interactive installations, objects and displays celebrating children's favourite stories of armed conflict, inspired by books by Michael Morpurgo, Nina Bawden, Robert Westall, Ian Serraillier and Bernard Ashley.
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Imperial War Museum North 11 Feb2 Sep From Feb 11, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Sep 2 Free
Open Studio: Billy's War
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Learn about wartime experiences from the little rag doll and take part in dressing up and hands-on activities all about life during the Second World War.
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Imperial War Museum North 1 Jun7 Jun Jun 1, 7, 11.30am Free
Open Studio: Bookworm Bookholder (Ages 7-11)
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Imperial War Museum North 30 Jun Jun 30, 1pm–4pm Free
Open Studio: Code Breaking
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Imperial War Museum North Learning Studio
16 Jun23 Jun Sat 1pm–4pm
Free
Open Studio: Move It
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Imperial War Museum North Learning Studio
2 Jun10 Jun From Jun 2, Mon–Sun 1pm–4pm, ends Jun 10
Free
Open Studio: The Adventures Of Able Seaman Wally Tobin
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Creative activities and storytelling sessions exploring the ways in which people from different cultural backgrounds can be brought together in times on conflict and hardship.
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Imperial War Museum North 13 May31 May May 13, 31, 11.30am Free
Oskar's Journey
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Learn about the cat's journey across Berlin as he tries to find a friend on the other side of the Berlin Wall, using puppets, multi-sensory resources and object handling.
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Imperial War Museum North 3 Jun8 Jun Jun 3, 8, 11.30am Free
Shadow Puppets Animation Workshops (Under 12s)
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Learn the skills you need to produce your own puppet show and use them in a show.
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Imperial War Museum North Libeskind Rooms
6 Jun8 Jun Jun 6, 8, 10.30am–11.15am & 11.45am–12.30pm, booking essential
Free
Shaping Up (Ages 7-11)
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Children can listen to a tale about a group of shapes who work together.
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Imperial War Museum North 5 Jun Jun 5, 11.30am Free
Timestack Handling Sessions
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Imperial War Museum North 24 Mar31 May Mon–Fri, Sun 12.30pm & 3.30pm (no 3.30pm session during school holidays), Sat 12.30pm Free
What A Performance
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Imperial War Museum North 2 Jun Jun 2, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm Free
What A Performance: War Horses
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Hear the story of the women who prepared horses for their new lives on the front line during the First World War in a storytelling session.
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Imperial War Museum North Main Exhibition Space
9 Jun Jun 9, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm
Free
What Nancy Did Next
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An interactive session that teaches youngsters and their families about the life of a land girl during the Second World War.
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Imperial War Museum North 2 Jun8 Jun From Jun 2, Jun 2, 8, 11.30am, ends Jun 8 Free

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