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The museum tells people's stories of war and its impact. Built by Daniel Libeskind to resemble three shards of a shattered globe, representing conflict on land, air and water.Opened at The Quays in Trafford Park, Manchester in July 2002 and created to give northern audiences access to the…
Distance: 15 miles away

See thunderous cotton machinery demonstrated by our Presenters in the Textile Gallery.Weekdays 3:00pmWeekends 11:00am & 3:00pm…
Distance: 14.4 miles away

Urbis explores Urban culture and the cities of today and tomorrow through four floors of exhibitions about city life. Our exhibition programme features international large‐scale exhibitions offering unique insights into the dynamic culture of the modern city, with innovative explorations of design, architecture, graffiti, music and the…
Distance: 13.8 miles away

The Norman castle keep of Clitheroe has dominated the skyline for more than 800 years since being built around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to protect the administrative centre of his vast estates. It is said to be the second smallest keep in England, since the rooms are…
Distance: 13.9 miles away

Housed in a Victorian police station complete with original charge office and prison cells. Galleries house police vehicles and displays of uniforms and equipment. Plus there are also rooms devoted to crime and forensic science, forgery and international policing.Open: Tues: 10.30am ‐ 3.30pm & by appointmentCost: Free entry…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

The Museum of Transport, Manchester has one of the largest collections of transport of its kind in the country. The vehicles themselves represent the development of public road transport in Greater Manchester, from horse‐drawn vehicles to the first generation of accessible transport; and also includes the prototype…
Distance: 12.7 miles away

Situated by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and housed in part of the old Victoria Mill, Saddleworth Museum is full of intriguing objects from the past. The Museum tells the story of the people who have created Saddleworth's landscape and character. Visitors can find out about the…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

Discover a place full of history. From country to coast explore Lancashire 's rich and varied heritage in some of our county's finest museums. From grand country houses set in relaxing gardens, to an imposing castle; from atmospheric textile mills that transport you back to a time when…
Distance: 1.9 miles away