Imperial War Muzeum

Imperial War Museum    

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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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Nov 8, 2024
Fabulous museum! The details of World War I and II were excellent. It's a totally different perspective on the wars from what we see in US Museums. We learned a lot! The museum is free, but it is e… Full review by Jeanne B
Nov 3, 2024
The museum's standing exhibits always provide a wonderful, informative visit. This review is specifically for a temporary exhibit "War and the Mind". It's extremely interesting and I highly recommend… Full review by JoAnn I
Oct 31, 2024
Firstly it's free entry. There are donation boxes around to help with the running of the museum. My partner and I visited at the end of October during half term. Surprisingly, it wasn't busy at a… Full review by 541ANDREAP
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Articles

Featuring everything from full-size tanks to the personal letters of prisoners, this museum presents an informative journey through the w…
cityseeker.com
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…
touristlink.com
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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Answer by patncolin · Oct 28, 2024
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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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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 …
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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 "email+contact+Imperial War Museum."
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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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All of our roles are currently for those aged 18+
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