We offer curriculum-focused on-site sessions, exclusive teacher events and classroom resources to support a deeper understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war.

"We were absolutely blown away by the support from the IWM team. They greeted us on arrival and ensured all children’s questions were answered. The Facilitator in the learning session spoke to the children in a caring and supportive manner - as did all volunteers. We would like to pass on what a wonderful day we had and how grateful we are to those that supported us today."

- Year 6 Teacher

Exclusive Events for Teachers
Learning is part of who we are. Join us at one of our Teacher CPD events to share knowledge, connect with fellow educators, and discover how Imperial War Museums can support your teaching, as well as your students’ learning.

All our Teacher CPD events are free of charge and include food and drink.
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Explore our Holocaust learning sessions and resources

  • Preparing to teach the Holocaust
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    Teacher Guide: Preparing to teach the Holocaust

    A selection of free digital resources and guides to support teaching the Holocaust for secondary students, led by IWM experts and teachers. 

  • Holocaust Learning Programme
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    Holocaust Learning Programme at IWM London

    Why do we study the Holocaust? Why and how did it happen?

    IWM’s Holocaust learning session will introduce these questions and support students’ enquiry through our new Holocaust Galleries.

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    Holocaust Learning Programme at IWM North

    Life in Germany 1919 - 1939: Students will deepen their understanding of how political, economic and social change in Germany affected the people who lived there. They will use artefacts and archive material to make links between individuals, groups and events.

More Holocaust Resources
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The Great British School Trip: Powered by Hyundai

IWM is one of the venues available to visit through Hyundai's new ground-breaking programme The Great British School Trip, which offers a selection of free school trips and travel bursaries to reduce costs for schools, helping 25,000 young people access inspirational school trips.

Visit us at one of our branches

IWM London Exterior shot
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IWM London

School visits to IWM London

Discover the stories of lives shaped by war and conflict from 1914 until the present day. Step into the iconic atrium, explore the brand new Second World War Galleries and experience our new learning facilities.

IWM North landscape view
IWM North

School visits to IWM North

Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.

IWM Duxford Showcase
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IWM Duxford

School visits to IWM Duxford

Walk through the same hangars and buildings as those who served at RAF Duxford. See aircraft take to the skies from the airfield that Spitfires first flew. And get up close to over a century of aviation with hundreds of aircraft and objects on display.

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Churchill War Rooms

School visits to Churchill War Rooms

Discover the secrets hidden beneath the streets of Westminster in the underground nerve centre where Winston Churchill and his inner circle directed the Second World War.

HMS Belfast on the Thames
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HMS Belfast

School visits to HMS Belfast

Explore all nine decks of HMS Belfast to discover what life was like on board for the crew at war and at sea. The most significant surviving Second World War Royal Navy warship. A visit to HMS Belfast may support studies of the Second World War, Arctic Convoys, Korean War or the River Thames.

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CPD and Training for Teachers

Take advantage of our special events, CPD, and training opportunities for teachers.

Awards

IWM has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom badge. Nationally recognised as an indicator of good quality educational provision. IWM London was delighted to be chosen as Best Museum Visit at the 2024 School Travel Awards, voted for by teachers.
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