See & do · Museums
Imperial War Museum
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Recreations of WWI trenches and the Blitz, many tanks and planes and revolving military exhibitions.via Google
Moving, detailed exhibits charting modern conflict from WWI to the present day, featuring a powerful Holocaust Exhibition.
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- Free entry; emotionally intense. Allow 2-3 hours.
Reviews from Google
Impressive overview of the major UK battle of the last century. Especially the first World War and the Holocaust exhibits. Spent some 3 hours to see all floors around the central atrium. Free entrance and many helpfull staff. A voluntary donation is welcomed.
Imperial War Museum is not just a museum – it’s an experience that hits you. A MUST GO, no question. The moment you walk in, you realize you’re not just looking at exhibits, but real human stories – courage, discipline, and also pain. It’s presented in such a powerful and immersive way that it really pulls you in. What stands out the most is the realization of how much lies behind every war – not just weapons, but human lives and destinies. The exhibitions are incredibly well done: interactive, emotional, and deeply educational. This is not your typical “quick museum visit” – it’s something that truly opens your eyes and changes your perspective. If you’re in London, you simply have to visit it.
A very extensive museum covering both world wars in an informative and visually appealing way. Volunteers are super helpful if you have any questions, lockers are available on site as well. If you are a history buff or WW buff plan about 4-5 hours.
It is decades since I last went to the IWM. It has been improved and was fabulous. The interactivity, films, exhibits, talks and hands on areas and the live speeches make it an incredible day out. The Holocaust rooms provide an incredibly moving testimony. The way the story is told and the dark beauty in some of the exhibits shine a powerful light on the darkest and most evil time in human existence.
In general, the imperial war museum is a very nice experience. But it was also possible to see that a lot of these units while good taking care of, they are not having the same kind of life that I was able to see like in the Royal Air Force Museum. The visitors here will experience a lot more of politics, pat human interactions, and while these are essential elements of any kind of war, it is something that is getting on your mood especially if you go to the Holocaust section. I guess I was a little bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of evidences that have been presented at the Holocaust section and it got me really, it really got under my skin.