IWM London

IWM London gives voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live in a world torn apart by conflict.

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10am - 6pm daily.

Open every day except 24 to 26 December.

Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ (view map)

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Imperial War Museums is the world’s leading museum of war and conflict.
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View era-defining art in the new Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries and discover something new with our special temporary exhibitions.

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War and the Mind

Until 27 April 2025

War and the Mind is a free exhibition at IWM London exploring war’s many psychological dimensions, from the First World War to the present day.

What motivates people to start and support wars? How do humans think, feel and act during conflict? How do we make sense of the devastating conflicts that have shaped our world?

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Churchill in Cartoons

A cartoon hand makes a "v for Victory" sign

Until 23 February 2025

This free exhibition at IWM London marks 150 years since Winston Churchill’s birth. Discover how satirical cartoons influenced public perception during Churchill’s lifetime, and how they shape our understanding of his role in history today.