The Research Room is a designated study space where you can access IWM’s library and archive collections in-person. Our Research Room is located on the second floor of IWM London and is free to use for anyone wanting to conduct research using our collections.
Researching with our collections could help you to grow your knowledge of a specific conflict, discover more on the topics raised in our exhibits, trace your own family history, or learn about an individual’s personal experience of conflict.
Part of the IWM Institute
Opening times
The Research Room is open five days a week.
On Tuesdays to Fridays, we have 15 spaces for individual researchers to view up to 10 items each per day.
Mondays are reserved for appointments to view objects or artwork. We can accommodate up to four researchers, and requests are subject to availability.
To arrange a Monday object viewing contact us
| Open | Close | |
|---|---|---|
Monday Appointments to view objects or artworks only |
10 am | 4:30 pm |
Tuesday |
10 am | 4:30 pm |
Wednesday |
10 am | 4:30 pm |
Thursday |
10 am | 4:30 pm |
Friday |
10 am | 4:30 pm |
Plan your visit
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Book your appointment and request materials
Book your appointment and place your request for material at least seven days in advance of your planned visit.
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Read the guidelines and FAQs
We have prepared a detailed guide to visiting the IWM Research Room and our facilities, in addition to our Frequently Asked Questions. Please read them ahead of your visit.
Please note we are unable to accept group bookings at this time.
Access to IWM Collections Online
Before booking a visit to the Archive and Research Room, you are encouraged to visit Collections Online, as many items have been digitised and can be viewed online rather than in person.
Collections Online provides details about items that can be of use to your research.
Watch our video guides and tips about how to search Collections Online
