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Imperial War Museum London
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Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ
City of London
England
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Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Film and Media, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Literature, Maritime, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Wheelchair access to all areas except the top floor of the 1940s House Exhibition.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 7416 5000
General information (Fax)
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020 7416 5374
General enquiries
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mail@iwm.org.uk
Website
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www.iwm.org.uk
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Open
Open daily, 10.00-18.00
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Closed
Closed 24-26 December
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Admission charges
FREE
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Description
The Imperial War Museum is the national museum of the experiences of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since 1914.
The Imperial War Museum is the museum of everyone’s story: the history of modern war and people’s experience of war and wartime life in Britain and the Commonwealth. It is an educational and historical institution responsible for archives, collections and sites of outstanding national importance.
This London branch of the Imperial War Museum houses exhibits ranging from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters; they include film and sound recordings, and some of the 20th century's best-known paintings. Visitors can explore six floors of exhibitions and displays, including a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Holocaust and a changing programme of special temporary exhibitions.
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Collections description
20th Century Collections, include: Art, Documents, Film and Video Archive, Printed Books, Photograph Archive, Sound Archive, Exhibits and Firearms
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Articles
Remembering Fromelles: Remarkable finds 94 years on shown at the Imperial War Museum
War story: Jeremy Deller talks about his project at the Imperial War Museum London
Imperial War Museum's Ministry of Food: Terry Charman explores Food Rationing
Ministry of Food - Imperial War Museum shows how Britain fed itself in WWII
Shaped by War: Imperial War Museum's retrospective of conflict capturer Don McCullin
Holocaust Memorial Day - The Legacy of Hope
The Year in Review: Culture24 staff pick their top exhibitions and events of 2009
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Trails
Visit UK museums with WWI exhibits
VE Day 60 Years: The Bevin Boys - Fighting The War From The Coalface
VE Day 60 Years: Textiles, Evacuees And Foresters - The East Midlands In WW2
VE Day 60 Years: London From The Blitz To VE Day
Battlefield Britain - Their Finest Hour, The Battle Of Britain
D-Day 60th Anniversary: The Story Of The Longest Day
VE Day 60 Years: A Soldier's Life - The Army In World War Two
VE Day 60 Years: Heroism On The High Seas - The Navy In World War Two
VE Day 60 Years: Battle For The Skies - The Air Force In World War Two
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Events
Crimes against humanity
Exhibition (temporary)
The Holocaust Exhibition
Exhibition (temporary)
The Ministry of Food - an exhibition at Imperial War Museum London
Exhibition (temporary)
Explore History Centre at Imperial War Museum London
Exhibition (permanent)
Remembering Fromelles at Imperial War Museum London
Exhibition (temporary)
Baghdad, 5 March 2007 - A project with Jeremy Deller
Exhibition (temporary)
In Conversation with Jeremy Deller
Exhibition (temporary); Guided tour; Lecture; Living history or re-enactment; Workshop or activity session
Going to War, 1939-45: Film, History and the Second World War
Lecture
Family History Day - Imperial War Museum
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Available resources
How Do We Remember? WebQuest
Digital and online resources; Online game or interactive
Imperial War Museum WebQuests
; Digital and online resources; Online game or interactive
Mend, Make or Spend?
Online game or interactive
The Children's War WebQuest
Digital and online resources; Online game or interactive
What was life like in the Second World War?
Online game or interactive
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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