Imperial War Museums explores conflict and its impact on people’s lives.
IWM is a family of five museums recording and showcasing experiences of modern conflict. Some of those experiences paint a picture of everyday life in wartime, others give us a glimpse of something exceptional. All of them help us to explore the causes of war and its impact on people’s lives.
Duxford Air Shows
Duxford Air Festival | 23 & 24 May 2020
Duxford Air Shows
Duxford Air Festival | 23 & 24 May 2020
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May
IWM Duxford
Fuel your senses with fast-flying, all-action aerobatics and spectacular sights in the air and on the ground. Duxford Air Festival is packed full of entertainment and experiences to power the imaginations of families, first-timers & fans. Secure your tickets today.
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First World War
Sam Mendes on directing 1917
First World War
Sam Mendes on directing 1917
Sam Mendes grew up hearing stories of the First World War from his grandfather Alfred H. Mendes, a Lance Corporal who served as a messenger on the Western Front. Watch our interview with Sam and learn more about his inspiration and the importance of telling stories of the First World War.
First World War, Animals At War
Voices of the First World War: Animals In War
First World War, Animals At War
Voices of the First World War: Animals In War
Animals have played a role in armed conflict throughout history, and the First World War was no different. Hear how millions of horses were used by all the combatant nations to transport men, supplies and equipment, as well as how pigeons and dogs were trained to carry messages.
Join IWM Today - become a member
Join IWM Today - become a member
Become a member for a year of great days out at all five IWM museums.
Benefits include unlimited free admission to HMS Belfast, Churchill War Rooms and IWM Duxford from just £35.
Cold War
Life On Board A British Nuclear Submarine
Cold War
Life On Board A British Nuclear Submarine
The dangerous and claustrophobic life on board a submarine required the ship's company of 120 men to work as a close team.
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