IWM Duxford: Imperial War Museum Duxford

Explore Imperial War Museum Duxford and marvel at the hangars and exhibitions holding hundreds of aircrafts, military vehicles and artillery.

Learn how IWM Duxford played such a vital role during the 20th century and discover the stories of Britain’s largest aviation museum through science, engineering and fascinating stories from WWI to the present day.

What is there to see at the Imperial War Museum Duxford?

Explore films and objects about life in Duxford during the war and discover preserved original military aircrafts, boats and vehicles at IWM Duxford.

Interactive experiences await you; climb onboard a Concorde, try on replica military uniforms and step inside epic aircrafts. 

Journey through land warfare and air and sea interactive exhibitions, detailing the role they played during the most dramatic days in 20th century history.

Visit the Operations Room to experience the most climatic day of the Battle of Britain and hear heart-warming stories from surviving war veterans. The museum also houses an exhibition dedicated to 9/11, where you can see steelwork from the external walls of the World Trade Centre and a flight tracker displaying the morning of 9/11.

How can I get tickets?

You can buy tickets for the Imperial War Museum Duxford using the booking button on this page.

How long does a visit take?

There are 7 main exhibition buildings featuring hundreds of aircraft, military vehicles and artillery, you could easily spend half a day exploring the museum. 

Where is the IWM Duxford?

The IWM Duxford is located in Cambridgeshire, 54 miles (87km) from central London by car. The nearest train stations are Whittlesford Parkway, Roystone and Cambridge.

What are the opening hours?

The museum is open from 10am to 4pm daily, with the last entry at 3pm.