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Churchill War Rooms

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Discover Churchill's Story

A museum space examining the life of Winston Churchill
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About a third of the way on your tour of the historic rooms you will find the Churchill Museum.

The Museum is divided into six zones exploring all aspects of Churchill's life. Delve deeper into his story from his birth, to his role as a wartime leader through personal items and artefacts of the time. 

 

 

Highlights

  • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill, wearing his siren suit, poses with Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery on 19 May 1944 during a tour of forces preparing to invade Normandy.
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    Siren Suit

    Don't miss out seeing one of Churchill's famous 'siren suits' - a zip-up 'onesie' that Churchill began wearing for comfort from 1930s onwards.

  • Black no 10 door
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    World's Most Famous Door

    Look out for the door of No 10 Downing Street that Churchill first walked as Prime Minister on the 10 May 1940.

  • A man and a woman examine documents, images and letters on a long interactive table display at the Churchill Museum

    The Lifeline Table

    Discover Churchill's story in this visual overview of his 90-year life through specially curated animations, photography and film.

More at Churchill War Rooms

An exhibit showcasing personal items and letters describing what life would have been like living and working in the Cabinent War Rooms.
IWM
Permanent Gallery
Churchill War Rooms

Undercover: Life in Churchill's Bunker

Permanent
A large map displayed on the wall of the Cabinet Room behind Churchill's desk
Permanent Gallery
Churchill War Rooms

Cabinet War Rooms

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Winston Churchill in front of a map and a clock from the Cabinet War Rooms
© IWM
Churchill War Rooms

Churchill 2024 Events

This year, join IWM in marking the 150th anniversary since Churchill’s birth with a series of special events.  

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