Americans at Duxford

Groups and Schools

Explore the former RAF fighter station that was used during both the First and Second World Wars.  IWM Duxford is home to an impressive collection of over two hundred aircraft as well as tanks, military vehicles and maritime craft.

Allow several hours for a visit, bring suitable outdoor clothing and wear comfortable shoes.

Adult Groups

Groups of ten or more adults are eligible for reduced rates on standard admission prices. Advance booking is not required. Find out more.

Different arrangements apply for Air Shows.

Adult Education, HE and Military Groups

Pre-booked serving military personnel in uniform are admitted free.

Introductory tours are offered subject to availability. Talks, workshops and tours can complement adult education courses and teacher training programmes. Call 01223 499 341 to discuss your requirements.

For information on Special Interest Days and special tour dates see What’s On.  Outreach talks are also available.

Schools and FE colleges

A visit to IWM Duxford can support Literacy, History, STEM, Art, Design, Architecture, RE, PSHE, Citizenship and cross-curricular requirements at all Key Stages and for whole year groups.

Explore the Museum on a self-directed visit, or for a charge add a learning session with museum staff as part of the day’s programme.

All visits must be booked in advance with payment on arrival.  Find out more.

Children must be supervised at all times.  Our recommended ratio is 1:10.

Youth groups

Youth groups can explore IWM Duxford on a self-directed visit or add a learning session during school holidays subject to availability. All visits must be booked in advance with payment on arrival. Find out more.

Use our free online resources to support a range of aviation badges.

For further information on all groups, e-mail dux-edu@iwm.org.uk or call 01223 499341.

Thanks to the generous support of the Clore Duffield Foundation, groups are able to take advantage of the dedicated learning facilities in the Clore Learning Centre in AirSpace.

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From the World Wars to the Cold War, IWM gives teachers and students in UK schools everything they need to explore the course, causes and consequences of conflict from the First World War to today.

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