Imperial War Museum
26449 Reviews
- Friday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Sunday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Monday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday10 AM–5:30 PM
About the Business
Imperial War Museums | Imperial War Museums explores conflict from WW1 to the present day. Visit one of our five sites or explore our archives to discover real stories of modern war.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
02074165000
Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
Hours
- Friday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Sunday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Monday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday10 AM–5:30 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Toilets
- Family friendly
- Good for kids
- Assistive hearing loop
- Restaurant
- Live performances
- Assisted listening devices
- Wheelchair rental
Recommended Reviews
Helen Darbyshire
03.02.2024
Imperial War Museum
One of the best museums I’ve been to. My sister and I spent 4 hours there. The WWI displays are excellent. The Holocaust galleries are sobering. Enjoyed the WWII galleries and the Spy exhibition. What is especially good about the displays is they often tell real-life individual stories. Some nice gift shops and a cafe on site.
Tracey Bradby
27.01.2024
Imperial War Museum
This is a must go see. Great for all the family to learn some history. The guides there are happy to chat and explain exhibits. Free to get in. You can make donations if you wish. You will be checked by security. But dont worry, they were fast efficient and friendly. My advice, take your own food and drink. The cafe is very expensive and truth be told, I wasn't happy with the service this time. I've visited this museum at least 3 times now. I will go back again. Enjoy
Rupert Martin
27.01.2024
Imperial War Museum
One of the world's leading museums. After a massive remodeling of the property, we now have an incredible and very accessible museum for all ages and groups.Spread over several floors, there activities for all ages and abilities.The staff and volunteers are brilliant at explaining and guiding visitors around the exhibitions. We visited while the Holocaust exhibition was running and the ream explained with great care about the content and age appropriate nature of the exhibit.There are a ton of interactive exhibits, with the new collections for the first, second world wars being a stand out.Credit must also go to the work and effort explaining the Irish troubles and good Friday agreement.The surrounding park is also a great thing if you need to let little people expand some energy beforehand.My only gripe would be some of the prices in the Cafe, but again a great team and brilliant layout.
Jason D
17.01.2024
Imperial War Museum
Interesting spot, with succinct explanations of all the artefacts it holds, certainly worth doing/participating in given its free price tag, with quite a few noteworthy items in the bookstore as well.Could easily see a family taking a half day to get through it all - though with a proper push and the appropriate motivation, an hour to an hour and a half and you're in and out.The resolve of the volunteer staff is clearly felt throughout the museum, with most at least somewhat knowledgeable as to what is on and around the floors they are patrollingHeard good things about the guides, I didn't use one though, so I'm not sure my comment is super qualified
Dom Moore
12.01.2024
Imperial War Museum
Bit too busy when we went, and as some of the corridors are a little narrow in places, things got a bit congested on occasion.Lots to see though and some very good displays etc.There are a lot of information boards as well as some audio visual displays.Tickets are free and we booked in advance, but no-one asked to see them.If you like this, you'll love the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds which is very impressive. It has a number of shows on throughout the day and is well worth a visit.
Grease Monkey
29.12.2023
Imperial War Museum
Wheelchair accessible via the west entrance. The wheelchair ramp is just past the cafeteria. The floors are smooth . There are 4 lifts at one end of the central hall. The lifts serve all floors.The cafeteria is spacious and has some gluten and dairy free food and drink. The cafeteria is allergy aware, and have good hygiene.There are Disabled toilets on all floors. They entered via a button that automatically opens and closes the door , with a little red button that locks the door.The Staff are Amazing and very helpful.I recommend visiting.
Stuart Goodeve
28.12.2023
Imperial War Museum
Absolutely brilliant place to visit, all really well set out with lots of information to absorb past conflicts, partnered with equipment and armaments of that particular period. I really recommend visiting this place but ensure you write off a minimum of 3 hours
Sneha Laxmi
22.12.2023
Imperial War Museum
It was enjoyable. We learnt a lot. A few rooms were not for kids. It was able to cover one day. Not so big and not so small. Kids enjoyed watching the vehicles. Food was good. The outside garden was great. Not too crowded. Many videos were there. Some projections were good. Some videos were interactive. Good museum. Good for a one day out. Restroom were near by.
Sally Howes
18.12.2023
Imperial War Museum
Amazing place. I used to go here a lot as a child. I went back with my Dad a good 40 odd years later. Wow! The museum is incredible. I saw it very differently as an adult. They have done so much work on it. I found it absorbing and fascinating. I'm amazed it's free entry. There is a lift to every level, which was fantastic for my 79 year old Dad as he was able to see all the exhibits. The gift shop is beautiful and the cafe does beautiful food and the coffee was lovely. Gifts and food/drink are a bit pricey. However, when you weigh up the overall experience that you get for free, it's a small price to pay. Highly recommended
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Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
Imperial War Museum