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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Address

Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ

Nearest station: Lambeth North, Elephant & Castle, Waterloo

Admission

Free

Some temporary exhibitions require paid tickets

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs available. Hearing loops and large-print guides available.

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Imperial War Museum

MilitaryHistoryClosed · Opens 10am

Housed in the former Bethlem Royal Hospital, the IWM covers British and Commonwealth conflict from 1914 to the present. The atrium display of suspended aircraft and vehicles is dramatic, but the museum's real strength is in personal testimony — the Holocaust galleries are profoundly affecting, and the First World War galleries make you feel the weight of the trenches. Not just a military museum; it's about what war does to people.

What's On

Now
Jan
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Emergency Exits

The IWM's first exhibition on post-WWII independence movements against British rule in Malaysia, Kenya and Cyprus.

Now showingUntil 29 Mar· Free

Nearby

Hayward Gallery

Art15 min walk

Tate Britain

ArtFree17 min walk

Tate Modern

ArtFree18 min walk

Churchill War Rooms

Military19 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Imperial War Museum free?
Yes, general admission to Imperial War Museum is free. Some temporary exhibitions require paid tickets.
What are the opening hours of Imperial War Museum?
Imperial War Museum is open Daily 10:00–17:00. Check the museum's website for holiday closures and special hours.
Where is Imperial War Museum?
Imperial War Museum is located at Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ, in the Lambeth area of London. The nearest stations are Lambeth North, Elephant & Castle, Waterloo.
What exhibitions are on at Imperial War Museum?
Current exhibitions include: Emergency Exits (until March 2026).
Is Imperial War Museum accessible?
Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs available. Hearing loops and large-print guides available.

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