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 25, 2025
Many years back, I visited the Imperial War Museum, where I yearned to see military equipment; however, we focused more on the broader themes of warfare. I found the exploration of the psychological…Full review by ECWorld
Mar 25, 2025
So disappointed. Far too much effort given to arty presentation and staircases, five floors of mostly empty space with hardly any artifacts. Even the school kids were ignoring the sketchy information…Full review by David T
Mar 24, 2025
I enjoyed the museum and the variety of exhibits...nice touch the secrets hunt game for the kids. Dissapointed that although numerous countries are mentioned in the various sections there is nothing …Full review by 175spirosk
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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