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Imperial War Museum NorthvsWhitworth Art Gallery
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Whitworth Art Gallery ranks significantly higher than Imperial War Museum North. Whitworth Art Gallery ranks #2 in Manchester with approval from 4 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Imperial War Museum North
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Address: Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford M17 1TZ, England
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Frommer's "Identified as one of the most striking museums in the north of England." Full review
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
Whitworth Art Gallery Lonely Planet Fodor's
Michelin Guide Frommer's
University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A wonderful collection of British watercolours. It also houses the best selection of historic textiles outside London." Full review
Fodor's "The renowned collections inside the gallery embrace British watercolors, old-master drawings, postimpressionist works, wallpapers, and an outstanding textile gallery." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in a red-brick building (1910) of the Manchester University campus, the institution has undergone major renovation work and now has a new glass and steel wing." Full review
Frommer's "Also features a superb collection of 18th- and 19th-century watercolors on display, including many by Turner." Full review
