Imperial War Museum North

Mark D-Day with the story of Bernard Morgan, the youngest RAF sergeant to land on Gold Beach.

Join Bernard in the Main Exhibition Space of IWM North this Saturday 6 June as part of We Invented The Weekend.

Now 102 years old, Bernard witnessed some of the key moments of the war, fighting through Normandy, Belgium, the Netherlands and East Asia before being demobilised in 1947.

6 June 2026, 11am to 2pm

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3pZ14qf

Meet author, Brian Groom at IWM North as part of We Invented The Weekend.

The acclaimed local author and journalist will be signing copies of his new book, These Isles, exploring the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have occupied these islands.

6 and 7 June 2026, 11am to 1pm.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3pZ14qf

Lowry’s Weekend: Going to the Match & Going to Work — Talk & Tour.

This Saturday 6 June, join Tom Watt and Dr Toby Simpson OBE as they explore two Lowry paintings that tell the story of the weekend, Going to the Match and Going to Work.

6 June 2026, 12pm to 1:45pm

Reserve your free spot: https://bit.ly/3pZ14qf

© IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 3074) | We Invented The Weekend | The Lowry.

Join us this Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May for We Invented The Weekend 2026!

This weekend, Salford Quays and MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 free activities in the UK’s most welcoming, creative and fun-filled festival of free time.

Seek out compelling real-life stories about Spies, D-Day and the Second World War – from cunning deception tactics, to life in the Salford Blitz. Over the weekend, you can also meet IWM’s veterans and eyewitnesses of conflict and gain a unique and first-hand insight into the impact of war on people’s lives.

Find out more about what's on: https://bit.ly/3pZ14qf

We’re proud to mark 2026, celebrating 42 years of recognising volunteers across the UK, and 26 years of our own programme at IWM.

Our 1,226 volunteers contributed an extraordinary 101,793 hours over the past year. We’re incredibly grateful for their time, dedication and support—thank you.

Join us for a relaxed late opening at IWM London or IWM North. These sensory-friendly events are suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment.

Scenes from the Merchant Seamen's Hostel, located at 14-16 Lovaine Place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1941.

The first photo here shows Mr Koi Obuadabang-Larbi, BA, Superintendent of West Indies House, posing for a portrait outside the hostel. Mr Larbi was originally from the Gold Coast. The next two show merchant seamen enjoying a meal of rice and peas in the dining room and playing a game of snooker.

Images: IWM (D 5768) / IWM (D 5757) / IWM (D 5758)

IWM North is proud to partner with Salford City Council in honour of Salford 100: Salford’s city status centenary.

Join our eye-witness volunteers, Brian and Norma, in gallery where they will be exploring their childhood memories of Salford during the Blitz, Evacuations and VE Day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vHhd4e

Spend family time learning together at IWM North!

Discover the exciting 'Spies, Lies and Deception' family trail, join us for Spy School or explore the story of John Cancellor, who worked behind enemy lines as a wireless operator during the Second World War.

Also, experience our popular We Were There session and meet veterans and eyewitnesses of conflict, taking place on selected dates.

Fifty years ago today, L. S. Lowry died aged 88.

Lowry painted 'Going to Work' at the height of the Second World War. Commissioned by the War Artists Advisory Committee (WAAC) in 1943, the painting celebrates the crucial role heavy industry was playing in the war effort.

Lowry's depiction of industrial working life is on display at IWM North. Plan your visit here: https://bit.ly/4kEFp21

Image: IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 3074)