IWM North School Visits and Trips

Purpose-built to tell the story of conflict from 1914 to the present day.

School groups can choose to take part in a variety of learning sessions, aimed at KS2-4 and led by one of our expert educators. Alternatively, groups can opt to explore the museum on a free self-guided visit.

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IWM North Pre-Visit Information

What we offer

  • IWM North viewed from Salford Quays
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    Plan and book a school visit

    Bookings are now open for visits and learning sessions up to July 2026.  

  • Pupils visiting IWM North
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    Learning sessions

    We offer detailed learning sessions which involve you and your students in exploring a particular theme, or time in history.

  • Children sitting on the floor listening during a session at IWM North
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    Self-guided visits

    A visit to IWM North may support studies of war and conflict from 1914 until the present day.

  • The Second World War Loan box showing the objects found inside.
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    Loan boxes and kit bags

    Bring learning into the classroom with our inspiring collection of free First World War kit bags and Second World War loan boxes. 

Learning resources

A view across the cemetery at Etaples showing the rows of simple crosses, tended by a group of women.
© IWM (Art.IWM ART 2884)
Classroom Resource

Remembrance in the First World War

Use these sources to find out about Remembrance during the First World War.

A view of a heavy artillery position featuring soldiers aiming and preparing to fire a camouflaged heavy gun.
©IWM (Art.IWM ART 2274)
Classroom Resource

Fighting in the Trenches

Use these sources to learn more about the experience of fighting in the trenches.

Book cover showing pencil drawing of Adolf Hitler behind a family saying 'Take them back!'
© IWM (Art.IWM PST 8235)
Classroom Resource

Second World War Posters

Use these sources to understand more about propaganda poster campaigns, and the artists behind them, during the Second World War.

More learning resources

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