Award-winning 'Britain at War' film
Film screenings, IWM London
Formerly Bethlem Royal Hospital – or Bedlam, as it was commonly known – the building became home to the Imperial War Museum in 1936.
Explore some of the most important weapons and vehicles from the twentieth century, including a Spitfire that saw action in the Battle of Britain.
A defining characteristic of combat on the Western Front, trench warfare is explored in detail in our First World War Galleries.
Two First World War aircraft are displayed at IWM London, including a BE2c - an early two-seat reconnaissance machine.
The Large Exhibits Gallery allows visitors to get up close to all types of military equipment, from field guns to tanks.
View key works from our significant twentieth century art collection, including John Singer Sargent’s 'Gassed', and see contemporary artists’ responses to conflict.
Please note the following changes to our gallery spaces and opening times:
We apologise for any inconvenience these changes may cause.
We are also transforming IWM London with a series of redevelopment projects over the next decade. The first phase of the project will launch in 2014, the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
In order to progress with our exciting plans, there will be some disruption to our gallery spaces in the autumn of 2012 whilst we are moving our large objects. From January 2013, IWM London will be temporarily closed for a period of six months.
To find out more about our project visit Transforming IWM London.
IWM London is closed every year on 24, 25 and 26 December.
Film screenings, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, Lectures & Conferences, Talks & Tours, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
Family events, IWM London
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