Our Research Facilities
Access to our documents, sound archive, published items, digital resources and War Artists Archive is available in our Research Room at IWM London. We are open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Appointments are recommended and can be made by emailing collections@iwm.org.uk or by phoning +44(0) 20 7416 5342. When requesting an appointment three working days notice is required.
Visitors with special needs or disabilities are requested to mention any particular requirements they have when booking their appointment.
Transforming IWM London
Works are continuing to transform our museum and visitors to the Research Room should be aware that on occasion there may be some noise disruption. To find out more visit Transforming IWM London.
The Photography Archive
The IWM Photography Archive Visitors Room is open by appointment Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am – 5pm. The Archive is located a short walk from IWM London on Austral Street, London SE11 4SJ. To make an appointment please phone +44 (0) 20 7416 5333. Please request an appointment at least three days in advance, and remember to specify a date.
Access is free of charge and staff will be on hand to advise you in your search. Visitors with special needs or disabilities are requested to mention any particular requirements they have when booking their appointment. School-age children are permitted in the Visitors Room when accompanied by an adult. Access to the Visitors Room for small school groups is also possible by prior arrangement.
The Film and Video Archive
A selection of our most popular films can now be viewed and downloaded from our beta Film Sales site. We are also investing in an on-going digitisation programme, which will continue to add new titles and new viewing platforms from which to view them.
However, in order to support and develop this offer, the Film Archive will have to reduce some of its previously offered services. Our bespoke viewing and copying service for non-commercial customers will be prioritised to support specific individuals and groups: museums, armed forces, veterans, and immediate families and students involved with the IWM Film Festival. Please contact film@iwm.org.uk if you fall into any of these categories.
Commercial clients should continue to refer to filmcommercial@iwm.org.uk.
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