Telling the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in war and conflict, from 1914 to the present day. Entry to the museum is free. Explore our permanent galleries to learn about the impact of the First …
Telling the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in war and conflict, from 1914 to the present day. Entry to the museum is free. Explore our permanent galleries to learn about the impact of the First World War, Second World War and the Holocaust, view era-defining art in the new Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries, or discover our special temporary exhibitions. We recommend allocating at least two hours for your visit. For families, take part in free children’s activities every weekend and during school holidays. Our cafe is open from 10am to 5pm, with food prepared onsite each day using the finest seasonal ingredients. Discover a wide range of unique gifts and books inspired by IWM's collections in our museum shop.
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Mar 19, 2025
I could have and would have spent more time here had there been fewer school groups. While I understand that places like this are great places to bring school groups, surely the IWM could find a day …Full review by 294allisonj
Mar 18, 2025
One of the best war museums I’ve visited in the world. So much to see and so well presented. We spent 3 hours there and could have easily spent more time. And free!!Full review by swinggal
Mar 11, 2025
A "must" visit especially now. Only made it to the WW1 exhibition which kept me and grandson, almost 9, mesmerised by the sheer volume, intelligent commentaries and visual depiction of the cause and …Full review by Crista L
Imperial war museum Duxford. A polish Freind is visiting IWM but does not speak English can you get headphones that translate to polish so he can enjoy the experience more
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there are headphones at the churchill war rooms not sure what languages and I believe they have them at other locations again not sure about the languages available
Hi can I ask if you are open after the Easter bank holiday Monday? and if so is it the usual 10am-1800Hrs please? I know you sometimes close during school holidays you see. Thank you
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You've posted on a visitors' site, so it might be worthwhile emailing the museum; this site won't let me include their address, but it's readily available by googling …
You've posted on a visitors' site, so it might be worthwhile emailing the museum; this site won't let me include their address, but it's readily available by googling "email+contact+Imperial War Museum."
It is free but frankly I wouldn't waste your time. The exhibits are meagre and the whole place has been dumbed down. Both HMS Belfast and the Cabinet War Rooms are far better.
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