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Imperial War Museum London

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Imperial War Museum London — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Spare Little Boy atomic bomb casing at the Imperial War Museum in London in November 2015

Nick-D — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Imperial War Museum London is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Imperial War Museum London is a prominent museum located in SE1. It focuses on the history of modern warfare and its impact on society. The museum houses extensive collections and exhibitions related to conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4958, -0.1086
District
Southwark
Parish
Southwark, unparished area
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Phone
+44 20 7416 5000
Opening
10:00-18:00; Dec 24-26 off
Official site
www.iwm.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Imperial War Museum London?
Imperial War Museum London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 6HZ), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
Is Imperial War Museum London free to visit?
Yes, Imperial War Museum London is free to enter.
How do I get to Imperial War Museum London?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 6HZ. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency.