Imperial War Museum

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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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
Oct 30, 2024
Lots to see! Family of 2 adults , 2 kids and a grandparent- we visited in half term . It was easy to find and no overly busy considering it was half term. It was free entry with a suggested donation … Full review by 978sophiec
Oct 24, 2024
Today I returned to my favourite museum for the first time since 2011, taking my history mad son with me. I was aware it had been revamped and it was, in affect, a different museum to the one I had v… Full review by Aidan N
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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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What age do I need to be to Volunteer at IWM?
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All of our roles are currently for those aged 18+
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