Stories to Inspire
Visit IWM London for free fun packed family missions and adventure trails.
Enjoy free family activities every weekend at IWM London and daily activities during the school holidays. See below for our full schedule of activities.
Activities are suitable for children 5+ years. For families attending with additional younger children, step-free accessibility information can be found here.
Story Seekers
Every one of the objects at Imperial War Museum London has a story to tell. Explore our galleries with the Story Seekers trail to discover compelling real-life stories with your family.
Eating and drinking
Our café serves a range of handmade British food freshly prepared daily, including stone-baked pizzas, healthy salads, snacks, sandwiches and classic puddings. Please let our staff know if you have any dietary requirements.
The IWM London lunchroom will be available to all visitors for use on weekends. It offers a space for visitors to sit, rest and bring in food and beverages from home. The lunchroom will be available at weekends from 10am to 5pm.
IWM Family Membership
IWM family membership is great value and offers a host of benefits. Explore and discover IWM branches, including IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast – places where history happened.
Be part of it. Join IWM with a family membership and you'll get unlimited free entry to all of our charging sites. Other benefits include fast track entry, 10% discount on Duxford Air Shows tickets, free entry to IWM Duxford Flying Days and much more!