Unit 1.4: Text On Banner- Imperial War Museum and Lowry

Imperial War Museum North

Designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, the Imperial War Museum North is a thoroughly interesting and captivating experience, providing its visitors with a unique understanding of warfare through a variety of different exhibitions.

The structure of the building is unique, consisting of three large sections, each representing a different element connected with war. The Air Shard at 55metres boasts a large pointed structure, supporting a viewing platform, offering spectacular views of the city of Manchester. The Earth Shard contains fascinating exhibitions and artefacts, and the Water Shard houses an eating area with a café, with views over the Manchester Ship Canal. All three of these shards combine to create the ingenious idea of a shattered globe torn apart by war, conflict and violence.

An intense and mesmerising attraction boasting 360-degree wall projections of war footage and documentaries, full size model exhibits and hands on activities make the Imperial War Museum a thoroughly captivating and enjoyable experience!

The Lowry

Designed by famous architect Michael Wilford, and opened by the Queen on 12^th October 2000, this eccentric and glamorous triangular structure is the size of five football pitches, and resembles the style of a ship, with porthole windows in the tower, stairways and gangways. Its gleaming metallic surfaces welcome you in to discover the visual experiences housed inside…

This thrilling spectacle contains two main theatres providing up and coming acts and plays. The gallery also features plenty of exciting plays and activities for children including future productions of Cinderella, Peter Pan and A Christmas Carol, and a number of workshops including art, dance and drama for primary schools plus art and design workshops for secondary schools.

However, if theatre isn’t your thing, there is a detailed and interesting gallery exhibiting the works of LS Lowry himself, and includes a room depicting the life and background of the talented artist. In contrast there is a modern art section with beautiful viewing points overlooking the canal.