IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH LISTINGS
JULY 2009
ADMISSION AND EVENTS FREE (unless otherwise stated)

SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Unless otherwise stated activities are free, drop-in sessions (places may be limited on the day). Activities are suitable for ages 5+ unless otherwise stated. An adult must accompany children under 12 at all times.

What a Performance
Mondays 20th and 27th, Fridays 24th and 31st, Saturdays 18th and 25thJuly
12.15am, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Special Exhibitions Gallery
A series of short performances specially commissioned for IWM North bringing Captured to life for you and your family, through costumed interpretation, personal stories, drama and musical performances.

Studio Workshops (ideal for ages 7+)
Limited places available (timed, arrive early)
Wednesdays 22nd and 29th July, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm
Patching Up - Create a stitch-free patch using a range of fabrics and accessories.

Open Studio: Family Drop-In
Friday 31st, Saturday 18th and 25th July. 12pm - 3pm.
Paper weaving - learn the art of paper weaving to create your own attractive panel to take home and keep.

Open Studio: Family Drop-In
Friday 24th July. 12pm - 3pm.
Make Your Own Musical Instrument - make your own musical percussion instrument to take home and keep.

Hotspots
Sundays (19th, 26th) July. Please see Daily Events sheet for details
These on-gallery activities include the chance to try your hand at designing and making badges, puppets and medals, as well as costume and handling sessions. Look out for our friendly staff at the activity trolleys in the galleries, helping you find the objects and displays to inspire your handiwork.

TimeStack Handling Sessions*
Main Exhibition Space daily at 12.30pm and 3.30pm
Imperial War Museum North's collections are opened up in these themed 20-minute object-handling sessions. Join an Interactor for an opportunity to handle items from the TimeStack and discover the stories behind the artefacts.

*BSL signed on Sunday 26th July at 12.30pm

Billy's War - An Evacuation Story (ideal for ages 4 - 10)
Every Sunday (19th, 26th) July, 2.15pm
Discover Billy's tales of adventure, courage and daring through this new session for families. (Meet underneath the Harrier Jump Jet in the Main Exhibition Space.



NEW MAJOR EXHIBITION
CAPTURED: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF PRISONERS OF WAR
Special Exhibitions Gallery until Sunday 3rd January 2010

In the year which sees the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, Imperial War Museum North in Manchester presents the first major exhibition ever held by the Imperial War Museum dedicated to the experiences of prisoners of war (POWs) during the conflict. The exhibition reveals the experiences of British and Commonwealth prisoners and civilian internees in Europe and the Far East and also features stories of Italian and German prisoners in the UK and their relations with their captors.

Visitors can uncover the truth behind stories that have since become legends such as The Great Escape, Colditz and The Bridge Over The River Kwai and find out what everyday life was really like as a POW, from experiences of capture, food, welfare, work, recreation and illicit activities to liberation. This exhibition looks at the real experiences of prisoners of war and civilian internees during the Second World War, and at the impact and legacy still affecting former prisoners and their families today.

Further press information available

What a Performance
Mondays 20th and 27th, Fridays 24th and 31st, Saturdays 18th and 25thJuly
12.15am, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Special Exhibitions Gallery
A series of short performances specially commissioned for IWM North bringing Captured to life for you and your family, through costumed interpretation, personal stories, drama and musical performances.

In Focus: Prisoners of War* (ideal for ages 14+)
Every Sunday (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) July 2.15pm.
Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer.
A short gallery walk followed by an object handling session, including items from a British soldier held in a prisoner of war camp during the Second World War including his camp ID tag and letters from loved ones he received while in the camp.

*BSL signed on 26th July at 2.15pm

A Closer Look - Captured*
Every Tuesday (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th) and Thursday (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th) July
2.30pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer
A themed gallery walk looking at the current special exhibition.


WATERWAY DISPLAY
365: GHISLAINE HOWARD
The WaterWay until Sunday 6th September

365 is a daily meditation by the critically acclaimed Derbyshire artist Ghislaine Howard on one news image selected from the Guardian newspaper for each day of the year. The 8 x 6 inch paintings are an artistic response to conflicts and current affairs around the world and closer to home, and question whether we are over exposed to images of conflict, and if the way images are produced and published changes our way of looking at them.


OUR SPACE
Main Exhibition Space until Monday 31st August
Eight teenagers have come together to give their own response to the Museum and its themes. Look out for their panels in each of the six Silos in the Main Exhibition Space.


FAMILY ACTIVITIES & OBJECT HANDLING SESSIONS

Visitors of all ages can get involved through workshops, children's tours and activities.

Unless otherwise stated activities are free, drop-in sessions (places may be limited on the day). Activities are suitable for ages 5+ unless otherwise stated. An adult must accompany children under 12 at all times.

What a Performance
Mondays 20th and 27th, Fridays 24th and 31st, Saturdays 18th and 25thJuly
12.15am, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Special Exhibitions Gallery
A series of short performances specially commissioned for IWM North bringing Captured to life for you and your family, through costumed interpretation, personal stories, drama and musical performances.

Studio Workshops (ideal for ages 7+)
Limited places available (timed, arrive early)
Wednesdays 22nd and 29th July, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm
Patching Up - Create a stitch-free patch using a range of fabrics and accessories.

Open Studio: Family Drop-In
Friday 31st, Saturday 18th and 25th July. 12pm - 3pm.
Paper weaving - learn the art of paper weaving to create your own attractive panel to take home and keep.

Open Studio: Family Drop-In
Friday 24th July. 12pm - 3pm.
Make Your Own Musical Instrument - make your own musical percussion instrument to take home and keep.

Hotspots
Sundays (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) July. Please see Daily Events sheet for details
These on-gallery activities include the chance to try your hand at designing and making badges, puppets and medals, as well as costume and handling sessions. Look out for our friendly staff at the activity trolleys in the galleries, helping you find the objects and displays to inspire your handiwork.

TimeStack Handling Sessions*
Main Exhibition Space daily at 12.30pm and 3.30pm
Imperial War Museum North's collections are opened up in these themed 20-minute object-handling sessions. Join an Interactor for an opportunity to handle items from the TimeStack and discover the stories behind the artefacts.

*BSL signed on Sunday 26th July at 12.30pm

Billy's War - An Evacuation Story (ideal for ages 4 - 10)
Every Sunday (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) July, 2.15pm
Discover Billy's tales of adventure, courage and daring through this new session for families. (Meet underneath the Harrier Jump Jet in the Main Exhibition Space)

Action Stations: The Interactive Timeline
Visit the interactive family Action Stations around the gallery with activities such as exploring the smells and creatures of the First World War trench or revealing the power of the poster during wartime.

Your History
Explore Imperial War Museum online. Ground level.
Personal stories and intriguing facts, family quizzes and tips for tracing people's wartime history are all available at the online access area.


FREE THEMED TOURS
Activities and tours take place every day - great for those wanting an introduction to the Museum, or to find out more.

Introducing the Museum*
Daily 11.30am and 1.30pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer
A guide to the themes, history and design of the Museum suggesting ways of navigating this fascinating building and its varied displays.

*BSL signed on Sunday 26th July at 11.30am

Building on the Past
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th, 31st) July, 2.30pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer
A walk-and-talk through the Museum, examining the landscape, architecture and impact of Daniel Libeskind's first UK building.

A Closer Look
Every Tuesday and Thursday (2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th) July, 2.30pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer.
Themed tours examining topics linked to Museum displays and key dates. Pick up details from the Information Desk on arrival.

In Focus: Prisoners of War* (ideal for ages 14+)
Every Sunday (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) July 2.15pm.
Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer.
A short gallery walk followed by an object handling session, including items from a British soldier held in a prisoner of war camp during the Second World War including his camp ID tag and letters from loved ones he received while in the camp.

*BSL signed on 26th July at 2.15pm