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How have satirical cartoons influenced public perception of Winston Churchill? Find out at Churchill in Cartoons: Satirising a Statesman.

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Join us for one of our events, from tours and talks to immersive experiences, online and on site.

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Churchill War Rooms

Guided Tour: The Secrets of Churchill’s War Rooms

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Exhibitions

IWM London

War and the Mind

27 September 2024 to 27 April 2025

Tours

IWM Duxford

Scramble! Guided Tour

Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 28 December to 23 February

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History & Videos

From the First World War to the present day, explore our articles and videos on war and conflict, and its impact on servicemen and civilians.

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Learning Resources

From spies to submarines and life on the Home Front, access unique and personal stories from our extraordinary collections through curriculum based learning videos and downloadable activities.

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IWM Collections

Explore over 1 million items that tell the story of modern war and conflict, collected by the museum since 1917.

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As a charity, now more than ever IWM needs your support to ensure we can continue to tell personal stories and experiences of conflict for current and future generations to come.

At IWM we are extremely proud to be a volunteer involving organisation with over 1000 volunteers across our five sites. Our volunteers help bring to life the stories of our collections, care for our many significant objects and promote great customer experiences.

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Help tell the stories that deserve to be heard by supporting us as a member. Uncover a host of benefits including free standard admission to Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast and IWM Duxford.

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