Travel bucket list idea:
Imperial War Museum
London, United Kingdom (UK)
Last updated: 10 March, 2024
From a battle of Britain Spitfire to the casing of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb, and a journey through the trenches, this grand Victorian building houses exhibitions that paint a visceral picture of combat from the First World War to present-day peacekeeping missions.
The museum’s acclaimed Holocaust and Second World War galleries have been overhauled, with bold new exhibits and never-displayed-before artefacts. There are also plenty of specialist tours as Highlights of IWM, a journey through the Atrium, once the exercise courtyard of the infamous ‘Bedlam’ hospital, exploring over a century’s worth of conflict and the often moving stories behind the extraordinary collection of military aircraft, tanks, weapons, paintings, photography, clothing and more.
Logistics
Price: Free
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 8+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
Lambeth North and Elephant and Castle Underground stations are a short walk away; bus routes 344 and 360 stop outside.
Note – certain exhibitions, including some Holocaust displays, are not recommended for those under 13 years of age.
When to do it
The museum is open all year round, Wednesday to Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. The museum is busiest on weekends, from around the middle of the day to mid-afternoon.
