Imperial War Museum Duxford

Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 4QR

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Established at the end of the First World War to train the newly formed RAF's pilots, Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe's premier aviation museum, with many original period buildings such as the Control Tower and hangars still in use, alongside state-of-the-art, award-winning exhibition buildings including AirSpace and the American Air Museum.

Two hundred aircraft are on display, whilst over 50 historic flying aircraft, based at the airfield, regularly take to the sky.

Duxford also has one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the UK.

The Museum holds four air shows throughout the year plus other events such as a Military Vehicle Show, American Air Day, family activities, expert lectures and much more.

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Opening Times
(2009 times)
Open Daily except 24, 25 and 26 December.

Summer 2009:
Mid March to Mid October:
10.00am - 6.00pm. Last admission 5.00pm.

Winter 2009:
Mid October to Mid March:
10.00am - 4.00pm. Last admission 3.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Adult 16.50; Child (aged 15 and under) FREE, Senior and Student 13.20.
Concession available and special rates for groups.

Different prices apply on air shows and some events.
For more information visit the museum website.

Directions
South of Cambridge at Junction 10 of the M11 motorway, approximately 40 minutes from the M25 and 10 minutes from Cambridge city.

It is easily accessible from the A1, A10, A14, M1 and the North.

Free ample parking is available for cars and coaches.
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Imperial War Museum Duxford Postcode for SatNav: CB2 4QR

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