How long does it take to walk around the Imperial War Museum?

Best time to visit the Imperial War Museum is busiest on Saturdays, so we recommend coming on a weekday if you can. It is recommended to allow around 3 hours to see everything, but many people seem to be happy with just 2 hours.

Which station is the Imperial War Museum?

London Waterloo
Traveling by train to the Imperial War Museum is super easy. The nearest railway station to the Imperial War Museum is London Waterloo, which is served by South Western Railway services throughout the day.

General admission to IWM London is free, but charges may apply for special exhibitions. See exhibits for further details. Groups of up to 10 people can book exclusive private tours outside of opening hours at IWM London. See Private Tours for further details.

Which stations go to Liverpool Street?

Liverpool Street was built as a two-level station, with the option of the Underground. An underground station opened in 1875 for the Metropolitan Railway; it is now served by the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. It is in rate zone 1.

How long do you need at Churchill War Rooms?

How much time do you need? There are many things to see and do in the Churchill War Rooms. While some people will only visit for 60 – 90 minutes, others recommend setting aside at least 2 – 2 ½ hours for this activity.

What does IWM stand for?

IWM

Which pipeline is Lambeth North on?

Bakerloo line
Lambeth North is a London Underground station in the district of Lambeth, at the junction of Westminster Bridge Road and Baylis Road. It is on the Bakerloo line, between Elephant & Castle and Waterloo, and is in Travelcard Zone 1.

IWM London and IWM North are free, but you still need to make an appointment to enter the museums.

Are Churchill War Rooms free?

However, entry to the Churchill War Rooms is completely free with a London Pass.

Are the Churchill War Rooms worth it?

Although this is not a public museum, which means you have to pay, it is worth it. Easily spent 2 hours there as it has a museum and tours of the war rooms. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting London with any interest in WWII or history.

What can you see and do at the Imperial War Museum London?

What to see at IWM London. From the moment you step into the world-famous atrium to the countless discoveries that await you in the award-winning galleries, IWM London is a place to experience the continuing impact of war on the world – an experience that is as compelling and thought-provoking as it is unforgettable.

Where is the west entrance to IWM London?

Explore IWM London's galleries with one of our IWM Expert Guides. We are committed to ensuring that IWM London is accessible to all visitors. Step-free access to the museum is via the west entrance. If you look at the front of the museum, the west entrance is located on the right side of the building, just past the Café entrance.

To facilitate the development of IWM London's ground-breaking new Second World War and Holocaust galleries, the Secret War and Family in Wartime galleries have closed permanently. Visitors to IWM London may hear noise from the construction work currently taking place on site and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your visit.

When did IWM move to Lambeth Road?

The now iconic 15 inch guns of HMS Ramillies and HMS Resolution outside IWM's Lambeth Road building were installed and unveiled to the public in 1968. Find out more about the museum's early years and the events that led to IWM London's permanent home on Lambeth Road in 1936, through 16 images.