Imperial War Museum North
Libeskind’s shattered-globe building with hourly 360-degree projections, free.
The building is meant to feel like a world broken by war, and the hourly Big Picture shows projected across the walls are genuinely affecting. The collection covers the wars of the last century through objects and personal stories. Free, indoors and a short walk from The Lowry across the canal.
When it works
Indoors, so the weather does not matter. Best morning, afternoon.
Good for going solo, step-free visits and kids.
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