Visit Imperial War Museum Duxford for a huge day out. See Spitfires take to the skies from the airfield where they first flew, get up close to gigantic aircraft and walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served here.

Opening Times

10am to 4pm, last entry 3pm.
Open every day except 24 to 26 December.
Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR (view map)

Tickets

We recommend at least half a day for your visit. IWM Members go free.

A huge day out

From the early days of flight, through to the dramatic days of the Second World War and the technological advances of the Cold War, IWM Duxford has played a central role in some of the most significant periods of 20th-century history.

Inside every hangar and exhibition, you’ll discover iconic aircraft, see historic objects from our collections and uncover hundreds of personal stories of the many lives impacted by conflict. 

So much to see

  • A pilot runs across a grass airfield to his Spitfire

    Scramble! The Summer of 1940

    Wednesday 27 December to Sunday 23 February 2025.

    IWM Duxford’s winter spotlight exhibition tells the story of the aircraft and aircrew who fought in the Battles of France and Britain over the summer of 1940. Explore the history of these two campaigns, see the aircraft up close, and discover the story of 'The Few'.

  • The scramble exhibition at IWM Duxford. A Hurricane, Spitfire, Blenheim and Buchón are visible.
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    Scramble! In the Spotlight | Visitor Day

    Join us on 8 February for Scramble! In the Spotlighta visitor day celebrating the Scramble! Summer of 1940 exhibition. 

    Open to all IWM Duxford visitors at no extra cost, enjoy stands and stalls with historic aircraft operators, volunteer talks, aircraft modelling groups and family activities.

  • Squadron scramble at Duxford Air Shows
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    Duxford Flying Season 2025

    Enjoy family-friendly, live-action flying at Duxford Summer Air Show and history-making moments, as we commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.

    Tickets are now on sale for all Duxford Flying Season 2025 events.

Families at IWM Duxford

Boy throwing a paper aircraft inside AirSpace
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With free activities, interactive displays, huge aircraft to discover and a host of inspiring stories IWM Duxford is a huge day out for all the family!

 

Transforming IWM Duxford

With the centenary of the Second World War on the horizon, IWM Duxford is set to be transformed.
A DeHavilland Mosquito being lifted to the roof of AirSpace at IWM Duxford

AirSpace closures

Between 6 March – 20 May, AirSpace will be closed on specific dates for essential conservation work as part of the Transforming Duxford programme. The visitor route will be restricted during this period.

RAF pilot sitting in a field of red poppies, reading a book

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