Experts' Choice Award Imperial War Museum North
What the experts agree on
Daniel Libeskind's striking aluminum-clad building is as memorable as the exhibits inside, where immersive visual and sound displays explore war's impact in a thought-provoking, surprisingly inspiring way.
“Identified as one of the most striking museums in the north of England.”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet "Daniel Libeskind's visually stunning Imperial War Museum North takes a radically different approach." Full review
Fodor's "Thought-provoking exhibits in this striking, aluminum-clad building." Full review
The Telegraph "This museum, in a dramatic jagged metal building, explores the impact of war through fantastic visual and sound displays – projected on to the interior walls - and through special exhibitions." Full review
Time Out "An inspiring rather than depressing experience." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"The Imperial War Museum North, a part of the series of Imperial Museums throughout the U.K., traces Britain's involvement in different conflicts from 1914 through the present day." Full review
Independent "Children can learn about the roles and experiences of animals during times of conflict through an interactive Animal and War Tour at the Imperial War Museum North, in Manchester, today, 28 December and 4 January"
Lonely Planet "You can't visit Salford Quays without ducking into the Imperial War Museum North. It's situated across the Media City Footbridge in a striking, angular structure and features immersive..."
Lonely Planet "This offshoot of London's Imperial War Museum is only a few minutes from MediaCityUK. In addition to a striking venue designed by Daniel Libeskind (the architect behind Berlin's Jewish..."
