Imperial War Museums including Duxford 

Imperial War Museums including Duxford 

NEWS JUST IN
WE’RE REOPENING!

PLAN A VISIT
WITH PRIORITY BOOKING FOR MEMBERS
We’re delighted to tell you that this August, four of our five museums will be open again and we wanted our members to be the first to know and the first to book! We can’t wait to welcome you back.

We’re so grateful for your continued support during our closure. From engaging with our digital content to your positive comments, we really appreciate your understanding throughout these challenging times.

From 1 August, IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford and Churchill War Rooms will reopen. The safety of our members, visitors, staff and volunteers is our priority, so we have made a number of changes to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.

One key change is that we will be limiting the number of people that can visit, to give you even more space to safely explore the fascinating stories housed in our museums. This means you’ll need to book a timed ticket before visiting. As a thank you to our members, we are giving you priority access to book tickets from today, in advance of tickets being released to the general public on Wednesday 15 July.

Visitors returning to IWM London will be welcomed back by a brand new addition to the museum’s iconic atrium – a commission from the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, titled History of Bombs.

Covering over 1,000 square feet, Ai Weiwei’s takeover of the museum’s atrium is the first time that the space has been given over in its entirety to an artist. Click here to find out more.

If you have any questions about booking your tickets, please contact membership@iwm.org.uk or call 0207 091 3000 and our membership team will be happy to help.

We are thrilled to be able to welcome you back. Read on to find out more about our museums and to book your timed tickets.

IWM LONDON
There are countless discoveries awaiting in our famous atrium and award-winning galleries. Our world-leading collection tells the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times.
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IWM NORTH
Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.
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IWM DUXFORD
This summer marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, in which RAF Duxford played a part. Visit Europe’s largest air museum, including a live historic airfield, to enjoy our vast range of enormous hangars and huge aircraft.
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CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
Housing both the underground nerve centre where the British government directed the Second World War and the award-winning Churchill Museum, Churchill War Rooms is one of London’s must-see attractions.
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STAYING SAFE
Our priority is the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers. We’ve put together a handy guide that talks you through everything we’re doing to make sure you can enjoy your next visit safely and securely.
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WHAT ABOUT HMS BELFAST?
HMS Belfast is a unique space which is mostly unaltered since its operational days. Visitors climb ladders, walk through narrow corridors and small rooms. Therefore it is currently not possible for visitors to adequately socially distance. We will assess this regularly and hope to welcome you on board soon.
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