Museums · North West England
T-55
In or near Manchester.
T-55 — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Trafford Park · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
T-55 is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
IWM North is a museum dedicated to exploring the conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War to the present. The museum features a variety of exhibitions, including the iconic 'Poppies' installation and the immersive 'Big Picture Show', all housed in a uniquely designed building by architect Daniel Libeskind.
Place summary
T-55 is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the T-55 tank, a notable Soviet-designed armoured vehicle used during the Cold War. The museum showcases various exhibits related to military history and the T-55's significance in armoured warfare.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4694, -2.2993
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M17 1TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stretford and Urmston
- Phone
- 020 7091 3067
- Nearest railway station
- Trafford Park — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13297117070 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is T-55?
- T-55 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M17 1TZ), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is T-55?
- T-55 — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to T-55?
- The nearest railway station is Trafford Park, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode M17 1TZ.
- Is T-55 free to visit?
- Yes, T-55 is free to enter.
- How do I get to T-55?
- The nearest railway station is Trafford Park, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M17 1TZ.