Imperial War Museum London

The collections illustrate all aspects of warfare in the twentieth century where British and Commonwealth forces have been engaged.

For information about the museum, its collections, online exhibitions and catalogues, calendar of events, National Inventory of War Memorials and related organisations visit the Imperial War Museum website (see details below).

Research Sources at the IWM

Extensive research material held by the Imperial War Museum's seven collecting departments can be visited and viewed by making an appointment with the relevant department:

Department of Art
Department of Documents
Department of Exhibits and Firearms
Department of Film and Video Archive
Department of Photographs
Department of Printed Books
Department of Sound Records

For information about the collections and the Explore History Centre go to the Collections section of the Imperial War Museum website at:

Website: www.collections.iwm.org.uk

Online Search of the Collections

If you wish to search the collections to find out a title of a published book in the Printed Books Department, for example, as in a regimental history, you can go to the IWM Collections Search section on the museum website:

Website: www.iwmcollections.org.uk

Collections Enquiry Service

A service is available whereby enquiries can be sent to the museum staff who can provide information about the collections. To make an enquiry go to:

Website: Collections Enquiry Service

Family History Research

The museum offers a wealth of material for the family history researcher. For more information and useful guides to download go to the Family History section on the Imperial War Museum website at:

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Learning at the IWM

The Education Department at the Imperial War Museum offers a wide range of teaching sessions and resources to help make the visit to the museum a memorable one.

Visit the Learning section on the Imperial War Museum website to find out more:

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Open daily 10.00 - 18.00

Closed 24^th, 25^th and 26^th December.

Admission

Admission is free.
Special exhibitions may charge a fee.

Location of Imperial War Museum London

Address: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ, England

Telephone: (enquiries) +44 (0)207 416 5000

Fax: (main building) +44 (0)207 416 5374

Email: mail@iwm.org.uk

Website: www.iwm.org.uk