Imperial War Museum London

Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ

Tel: +44 (0)207 416 5 20/5321
Email: mail@iwm.org.uk
Web: http://www.iwm.org.uk


The museum illustrates and records all aspects of the Two World Wars and other military operations involving Britain and the Commonwealth since 1914. The Museum has a vast collections of exhibits and employs all the latest technology to make its exhibits appealing to the visitor.

There are permanent exhibitions including Secret War - the clandestine world of espionage and Conflicts since 1945 - conflicts world-wide which have involved British Commonwealth troops. There are art galleries, special exhibitions for children and workshops.

The museum has an ongoing programme of special exhibitions and events including film shows and lectures, please telephone for details. There is a large amount of military reference material which can be accessed by the public, although some reference departments are open to the public by appointment only.

Additional Information:

  • Cafe, special lunch boxes for children
  • Shop
  • Wheelchair access into and through all museum galleries. To avoid the queue pre-book your visit on +44 (0)2074 165 397

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Open Daily: 10.00am - 6.00pm.

    Closed: 24th - 26th December inclusive.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Free.
    Special exhibitions may charge an admisson fee - see website for details.

    Directions
    Nearest tube stations:
    Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line)
    Waterloo (Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee Line)
    Southwark (Jubilee Line)
    Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo, Northern Line)

    Nearest train stations:
    Waterloo
    Elephant & Castle

    By Bus:
    1, 3, 12, 45, 53, 59, 63, 68, 100, 159, 168, 171, 172, 176,188, 344, C10)

    By Car:
    Limited meter parking on Lambeth Road. Please note: the Imperial War Museum London is situated inside the London Congestion Charge zone. Driving within the zone will incur a daily charge of £8.00.
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    Imperial War Museum London Postcode for SatNav: SE1 6HZ

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