Imperial War Museum North and MediaCity

About

A striking museum of modern conflict on the waterfront, next to the BBC’s northern home.

Good to know

• Tram from the city centre
• Free entry

Nearby while you’re here

Castlefield Canals

Free1h 30m

2.8 km · ~15 min by metro/taxiAdd: Castlefield Canals

Science and Industry Museum

Free2h 30m

2.8 km · ~16 min by metro/taxiAdd: Science and Industry Museum

Deansgate Locks Nightlife

Free3 hrs

3.2 km · ~17 min by metro/taxiAdd: Deansgate Locks Nightlife

John Rylands Library

Free1 hr

3.5 km · ~18 min by metro/taxiAdd: John Rylands Library

Manchester Art Gallery

Free1h 30m

4.0 km · ~20 min by metro/taxiAdd: Manchester Art Gallery

Eat and drink nearby

Chinatown and Curry Mile

Free2h 30m

4.0 km · ~20 min by metro/taxi

Northern Quarter

Free3 hrs

4.5 km · ~22 min by metro/taxi

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby

• Castlefield Canal Hotel (Castlefield), about 2.7 km away. Sample listing.
• Deansgate Guesthouse (Deansgate), about 3.2 km away. Sample listing.
• Northern Quarter Loft Hotel (Northern Quarter), about 4.5 km away. Sample listing.