Imperial War Museum London
About Imperial War Museum London
Discover the story of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day. Learn about the conditions endured by First World War troops in The Trench Experience, explore the role of espionage in The Secret War, and find out about children who lived through evacuation and the Blitz in The Children’s War. Interactive displays and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions make this a fascinating and absorbing day out. The Museum also houses the acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition, and art galleries holding some of the twentieth century’s best known paintings.
Imperial War Museum London is one of five Imperial War Museum branches.
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| Catering |
On-site café/restaurant |
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Audio commentary in foreign languages Conference facilities Toilets |
| Tours and demonstrations |
Educational visits accepted |
| Booking and payment details |
Free Groups accepted Solo accepted Maestro accepted |
| Accessibility |
Guide dogs permitted Ramp/level access Toilets for disabled visitors |
Imperial War Museum London Address
| Address: |
Lambeth Road, London
London
SE1 6HZ
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7416 5000 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7416 5374 |
| Email: | mail@iwm.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.iwm.org.uk |
Prices for Imperial War Museum London
Free (admission charges apply for special exhibitions)
Location Information for Imperial War Museum London
| Address: |
Lambeth Road, London
London
SE1 6HZ
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7416 5000 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7416 5374 |
| Email: | mail@iwm.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.iwm.org.uk |
| Public transport: | Tube - Elephant and Castle (Bakerloo or Northern Line), Lambeth North (Bakerloo), Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee or Northern Line). Train Station – Waterloo Bus - 1, 3, 12, 45, 53, 59, 63, 68, 100, 159, 168, 171, 172, 176,188, 344, C10. |
| By Road: | Please follow the signs from the station. |
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Traveller Rating:
Based on 54 reviews
Latest 5 reviews of Imperial War Museum London
Best museum experience ever
This has got to be the best museum I've ever been to. Those who love tracking war history, and especially the holocaust will have a fabulous time. most importantly it's free!
28 June 2009
Children's War exhibit---very moving!
We really enjoyed the Imperial War Museum! My husband is a retired US Naval officer so we had this on our agenda of things to see but I didn't realize I would enjoy so much. He took a lot of pictures and really enjoyed the whole museum. We only wish we had arrived earlier in the day to have more time. The children's war exhibit was quite moving and I learned a lot. The Holocaust exhibit was also quite powerful. The gift shop had lots of great gift items and a good selection of books. We really enjoyed it and now want to visit the other Imperial War Museum sites! It was a short walk from the bus stop and well worth it!
28 June 2009
Slightly off the beaten track but well worth visiting
Went there recently and was well impressed with the quality of the displays, although military history is not the most interesting topic apriori. The galleries in the basement, and the display about the secret war are very well laid out and arranged to make their topic captivating.
The museum is in a little park, very pleasant on a nice day.
17 June 2009
Great museum!
Different from the typical ones but really worth to go!
7 June 2009
A museum that entertains and educates - a great day out with boys.
During a 6 week trip to Europe with 3 boys aged 6 -13 in tow , we visited a very select number of museums . This was on our must see list due to recommendations on tripadvisor and it definately lived upto expectations. Apart from our boys expected fascination with the cannons ,tanks and other equpment , the interactive and quality displays imparted a real sense of what ilife was like in the Blitz, the trenches and for submariners during the war. The older boys and I could easily have spent the better part of the day looking at all the exhibits . I found the detail in the WW II house fascinating and the bomb shelter experience was an eerie experience. Ther were no sensationalised exhibits here, just real history presented in a very thoughtful and informative way. Plus a real plus was it was FREE !
29 May 2009
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Events at Imperial War Museum London
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400 Years of Black Female Leaders
Lecture27 Sep 2009 to 27 Sep 2009
Women in war or peacetime do not always get the historical credit they deserve. Through film and documentaries find out about Black women who have led the resistance against slavery, colonialism, and racism.
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Battle Bowlers, Whiz Bangs and Lucky Bleeders
Special event18 Jul 2009 to 8 Aug 2009
A chance for children to handle artefacts from the First World War and learn about the life of a soldier in the trenches.
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Black History Walking Tour
Guided walk11 Jul 2009 to 11 Jul 2009
Beginning at Imperial War Museum Londons From War to Windrush exhibition, join Tony Warner as he guides you on a tour of the Black history of Lambeth and Southwark. It is a 90 minute walk links Imperial War Museum London to the Cuming Museum.
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Breakthrough
Exhibition4 Mar 2008 to 31 Dec 2010
Breakthrough is a major re-hang of the Imperial War Museums collection of British art. The display will incorporate outstanding artworks from the official art schemes of both world wars and significant non-official and contemporary works.
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