IWM London (Imperial War Museum)

With a diverse range of changing and permanent exhibitions, including A Family in Wartime and The Holocaust Exhibition, IWM London also houses its own art gallery. IWM London will close its doors on 2 January 2013 for redevelopment and opens again in July 2013 with a new family exhibition, Horrible Histories®: Spies.

The Imperial War Museum main building Greg Smith

The Imperial War Museum main building

The Lord Ashcroft Gallery houses the Extraordinary Heroes exhibition, proudly presenting the world's largest collection of Victoria Crosses alongside the 48 VCs and 31 George Crosses already held by the museum.

While IWM London is closed, IWM’s other London branches, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast will remain open as normal.


Art we've helped buy at IWM London (Imperial War Museum)

Venue details

IWM London (Imperial War Museum) Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ 020 7416 5000 www.iwm.org.uk

Entry details

Free entry to all
50% off exhibitions with National Art Pass

Open daily, 10am – 6pm
Closed 24 – 26 Dec

The museum is closed from 2 January 2013 and opens again in July 2013

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