IWM Duxford

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 - 6pm, last entry 5pm.

From Sunday 27 October: 10am to 4pm, last entry 3pm.

Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR (view map)

Tickets

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

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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

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Masters of the Air

Dive deeper into the stories depicted in the hit Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air at IWM Duxford.
Visit the American Air Museum to get up close to the B-17 Flying Fortress, pick up our free guide to explore stories, objects and places related to the Americans at Duxford.

Masters of the Air at IWM Duxford
Women in Aviation

Saturday 9 November 2024
Discover the role women have played in the story of aviation this November at IWM Duxford. In a day of fascinating conversations with historians, pilots, and entrepreneurs, you can discover how women have shaped the skies.

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IWM History Festival

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2024.
Visit IWM’s Second World War airfield for the return of IWM History Festival, designed for people with a real passion for Second World War history.

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