Fridays

3pm

IWM London

Tour lasts approx. 60 minutes

£10

Book Tickets

Join our expert guides for an insightful tour of the award-winning First World War Galleries at IWM London.

Learn about the story of the First World War – how it started, why it continued, the events leading to its conclusion and its global impact – through the lives of those who experienced it on both the front line and the home front.

IWM expert guides draw on our unparalleled First World War collections – the richest and most comprehensive in the world, to give you an in depth look at the events that shook the world over a century ago.

About the tour

From Empire to Armistice Tour

This tour uses headsets to ensure you can hear your guide clearly throughout the galleries. Tours last approx. 60 minutes. Although our guides will try to be inclusive of all ages, this tour is most suitable for children aged 8 and above.

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