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Tickets are available to prebook now. Opening hours: Wed – Sun, 10am – 6pm
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As a thank you for your support, you will enjoy free admission to our charging branches including IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast (when reopened).
VISIT IWM LONDON
VISIT IWM LONDON
Reopening from 19 May 2021
See war through the eyes of the people who lived it.
Be moved. Be inspired. Be transformed.
For a limited time only, we've extended our Refugees season.
Explore refugee experiences throughout history and ongoing issues faced by those affected through our major exhibition Refugees: Forced to Flee. Gain a deeper understanding of what life is really like in a current refugee camp with the immersive installation Life in a Camp, and consider what immigration control will look like in the future with the participatory experience A Face to Open Doors.
Don't miss the opportunity to see History of Bombs a site-specific artwork in our iconic atrium from world-renowned artist Ai Weiwei.
Discover IWM London
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Imperial War Museums is the world’s leading museum of war and conflict. Founded while the First World War was still raging, it gives voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict.
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From the moment you step into the iconic atrium, to the countless discoveries awaiting you in the award-winning galleries, IWM London examines the continuing influence of war on our world.
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Hear extraordinary true stories of ordinary people’s experiences of conflict across the museum’s six floors – stories that have the power to move, inspire and transform.
Stories from the museum
No other museum tells stories that matter more than these.
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IWM TR 1127History
From the First World War to the present day, explore our articles on war and conflict, and its impact on service personnel and civilians.
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Explore around 800,000 items online that tell the story of modern warfare and conflict, collected by the museum since 1917.
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IWMWe Were There
We Were There is Imperial War Museums’ remarkable programme where visitors can meet real life veterans and eyewitnesses of war. Although it’s not currently possible to meet our We Were There volunteers, you can discover more about the people behind the stories.
