Imperial War Museum

Imperial War Museum    

www.iwm.org.uk
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(10.9K) · Museum in London, United Kingdom
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Telling the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in war and conflict, from 1914 to the present day.

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Feb 3, 2025
Found this easily, it’s well signposted. It’s massive inside with a central staircase leading to display areas and various galleries and exhibits. I thought it was great, really interesting. I part…Full review by Shirley E
Jan 26, 2025
Came here and were blown away by the pure amount of stuff within this museum, with different wars and periods seperated by floors. We got to take a look at World War I and II but unfortunately nothin…Full review by Lady_Snowhawk
Jan 15, 2025
A really good museum. Well laid out and some fascinating information. One or two exhibitions were not of interest to me but overall it was really good. The Ashcroft VC Collection is amazing! Well wo…Full review by Pam467
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Articles

One of London's most moving museums, the Imperial War Museum tells the heart-wrenching tales of those who've lived, fought and died i…
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Founded in 1917, this museum was created to enlighten people about the impact war had on Britain and also to show the progress in war-r…
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Facts

Established:1917 (branches opened 1976, 1978, 1984 and 2002)
Located:IWM London: Lambeth Road, London
Visitors:All branches: 2,667,926
Director:Caro Howell
President:Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

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Imperial war museum Duxford. A polish Freind is visiting IWM but does not speak English can you get headphones that …
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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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Sorry I do not know
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Is the iwm photographic collection now housed at Duxford?
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I believe there are some photos at the London museum, but my friend works at Duxford, so I can ask her if you like
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Answer by julie m · Oct 11, 2024
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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 …
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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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Their website says they are open every day except 24 to 26 December. 10am - 6pm daily.
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It is free entry ? But should i pay for anymore ?
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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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