Imperial War Museum North
Max Capacity 120A multi-award winning venue close to Manchester city centre, the Imperial War Museum North is an iconic landmark available for daytime events and exclusive evening hire. Within its striking aluminium-clad structure you'll find a unique venue for your conference or event.
This venue is accredited by VisitBritain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ campaign.
Meeting & Event Room Capacities | Reception | Theatre | Boardroom | U Shape | Din/Dance | Cab | Lunch/Dinner |
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Main Exhibition Space | 500 | 220 | - | - | 300 | - | 300 |
Harrier Area | 300 | - | - | - | 60 | 80 | 80 |
Watershard 1 | 81 | 50 | 36 | 30 | - | 50 | - |
Watershard 2 | 65 | 51 | - | - | - | - | - |
Watershard 3 | - | 40 | 18 | - | - | 36 | - |
Watershard 1 & 2 | 146 | 120 | 34 | 50 | 70 | 80 | 100 |
LOCATION
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Nearest train
Trafford Park 1.1 Miles
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Car Parking
Onsite (150 spaces)
Cost: Free
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Nearest Junction
M602 JCT 3 0.9 Miles
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Nearest Airports
Manchester Airport
Airport 7.5 Miles
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Accommodation
M Shed has a good relationship with the Holiday Inn Media City, who can offer guests a discount on the best available rate at the time (depending upon availability).
Equipment
- LCD/Data Projector
- PA System
- Flipcharts
- Internet Connection Cable
- Back Projection Kit
- Fax
- Lectern
- Interpretation
- Photocopier
- Wi-Fi
Case study
We know it’s important that you have confidence in our ability to deliver exceptional events. Click below to read the testimonials for events held at Imperial War Museum North.
Overview
Imperial War Museum North is an iconic Manchester landmark that offers the perfect setting for your event. The award-winning architecture by Daniel Libeskind creates a unique and inspirational atmosphere. This unique building provides a contemporary and versatile space that has been chosen for a broad range of high profile corporate events including the launch of the new Baby Bentley and the re-branding of Umbro.Whatever your plans – a special event, grand, informal, or intimate – the team at Imperial War Museum is more than able to accommodate your needs for corporate hospitality, conferences and events, including free parking for 160 cars, a rarity for a location so close to Manchester city centre.
At Imperial War Museum North you can dine, make presentations, hold conferences and entertain in the dramatic exhibition spaces.
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