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Imperial War Museum Duxford
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
CB22 4QR
Cambridgeshire
England
Collection details
Aviation
Land Transport
Social History
Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
The majority of Duxford's buildings have level entry or ramped access for wheelchair users. Free site transport can accommodate wheelchairs in the front carriage. There are eight disabled parking bays and a dropping-off zone for coaches. Wheelchairs are available on loan and can be booked in advance.
On days when no special events or attractions are operating, visitors with restricted mobility may be permitted to drive around the site in their own vehicle - please ask the admissions staff. A leaflet providing information on access is available from admissions staff.
Guide dogs welcome.
Hands-on educational sessions for students with disabilities are available from the Education Office on request. The department also offers talks for students with learning difficulties and two-day special needs events on the subject of flight are organised two or three times a year. Contact Duxford's Education Office on 01223 499341 for further details.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01223 835000
General information (Fax)
:
01223 837267
General information
:
duxford@iwm.org.uk
Tickets
:
duxfordtickets@iwm.org.uk
Website
:
www.iwm.org.uk/duxford/index.htm
Open
Winter 10.00am - 4.00pm
Summer (mid March - mid October inclusive) 10.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.15pm)
Closed
24, 25 and 26 December
Admission charges
Higher rates apply to air shows and special event days
Adult: (person aged 19 - 59 years) £14.95
Senior citizens: (person aged 60 years or more) £11.50
Concessions: £11.50 Young Person: (person aged 16-18 incl) £8.50
Discounts available for groups of 20+
Description
Duxford is one of the world's most spectacular aviation heritage complexes with a collection of nearly 200 aircraft, the American Air Museum and a fine collection of military vehicles plus special exhibitions including The Battle of Britain, Normandy Experience and Monty. The Museum holds four Air Shows throughout the summer plus other events such as the Military Vehicle Show.
Collections description
The Normandy Experience looks at the dramatic invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 1944, and the events that followed in Normandy and NW Europe until the end of the war.
'Monty' reveals one of the men behind the events shown in The Normandy Experience - Field Marshal Montgomery.
The British Aircraft Collection: A selection of military and civil aircraft for you to browse.
The Naval Collection: A fascinating range of exhibits from midget submarines to naval helicopters.
The Land Warfare Hall houses Duxford's collection of tanks, trucks and artillery.
The Battle of Britain Exhibition looks at the people and machines involved in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz of 1940-1941.
The American Air Museum houses the finest collection of historic American combat aircraft outside the United States.
'The Forgotten War' Exhibition highlights the political, military and the personal aspects of the Second World War in the Far East, the Pacific and in particular, Burma between 1941 and 1945.
The history of the Royal Anglian Regiment Museum from 1958 - 1960. Includes The Cambridgeshire Regiment Collection.
Key artists and exhibits
Concorde
;
Spitfire
;
Hurricane
;
Aircraft
;
Military Vehicles
;
Tanks
;
Wartime
;
RAF
;
USAAF
Articles
Museum Exhibitions And Events Mark 90th Anniversary Of Armistice
V&A, IWM Duxford And Roald Dahl Museum Win Tourism Oscars
IWM Duxford To Be New Home For Airborne Forces Museum
Remembrance Day 2007 - UK Museums Remember The Fallen
Duxford's New AirSpace Hangar Ready For July Opening
News In Brief - Week Ending June 17 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending June 10 2007
Trails
VE Day 60 Years: Both Sides Of The Air War - Norwich In World War Two
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: Battle For The Skies - The Air Force In World War Two
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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