London under fire captured through wartime art and personal stories at IWM London
Experience the intensity of 1940s London as artists recorded life during the Second World War. Over 45 paintings and drawings sit alongside photographs, film, objects and oral histories, revealing a city of resilience and devastation. See familiar landmarks transformed by conflict and discover how Londoners coped with loss, displacement, overcrowding, and shortages.
Works by Edward Ardizzone, Evelyn Dunbar, Bernard Hailstone, and others bring the era vividly to life. Families can explore a child-friendly trail, spotting details and engaging with the artworks in an interactive way.
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Visitor information
Address
Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 6HZ
020 7416 5000
Opening times
10am - 6pm.
Open every day except 24 to 26 December.