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IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM

ADDRESS:
LAMBETH ROAD
LONDON
SE1 6HZ

phone: 020 7416 5320

nearest train station:

Lambeth 0.2 miles (0.3 km)

Waterloo 0.4 miles (0.6 km)

The Imperial War Museum is dedicated to total coverage of all aspects of Wars that have occurred since the First World War and that involve British and Commonwealth troops. Through the many galleries, exhibits and world renowned paintings it sets out how these conflicts affects the lives of the whole nation. Exhibits are large and small and include aircraft, ships cannons, medals, documents and tanks among the many any items displayed. The museum contains several permanent galleries alongside some ever-changing galleries so repeat visitors will always find something new to see.

The permanent galleries are:

Large Exhibits Gallery

As the name implies, the larger exhibits are to be found here which include tanks, cannons, guns that were mounted on ships, human torpedo craft, aircraft, Polaris missile and types of submarines.

First World War Galleries
This gallery focuses on the lead up to the first world war and its causes, and the war itself and what it was like for those involved and the larger picture and many fronts the war was fought on. Includes a recreation of a First World War trench.

Second World War Galleries

As in the First World War gallery all aspects of the Second World war is brought to light here. From its build up, to its battles and about life for those back at home. Includes The Blitz Experience which is a
reconstruction of an air raid shelter and a blitzed street in 1940. The atmosphere is created by the background sounds of the times as well as a faithful recreation of the scene along with the smells associated with the times.

Conflicts since 1945

The Holocaust Exhibition

Crimes against humanity: an exploration of genocide and ethnic violence

The Secret War exhibition

This deals with the undercover work of spy's and covert operations by men such as the SAS.

The Art Galleries

Here the exhibits change frequently.
Victoria Cross and George Cross Gallery

Monty: Master of the Battlefield

Here you can learn about the life of Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, affectionly known to the nation as simply, Monty. He was perhaps best known as the commander in charge through the Battle of El Alamein

Opening Hours:
Every day (except 24th, 25th and 26th of December) 10.00 till 18.00 (6 pm)

Imperial War Museum Website

There is no admission charge for this attraction (except for special exhibitions)

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