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Imperial War Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 1,238 attractions in London
Traveler Description: When you can take a group of high school students there and they enjoy it as much as your military-history loving husband, it's definitely a winner... more »
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Attraction type: History museum, Military museum, Specialty museum, Military base/facility
Address: Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ
England
Tel: 44-20-7416-5000
Fax: 44-20-7416-5374

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5 of 5 stars
Maude630   4 contributions
Phila Suburbs
Nov 23, 2009

Went to this musem with a personal interest and on a friends' recommendation as well. Both my parents were in US Army for WWII and I regret that my father was not around to see such an exhibit - he would have been able to add so much more personal insight for me. It was very British-oriented, but then, we... more

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5 of 5 stars
dibonearth   105 contributions
Davidson, NC
Nov 18, 2009

This remains one of my favorite museums. On every visit, I have found something that catches my attention and prompts me to learn more. On my last visit, I took the time to check out the Berlin Wall pieces outside. It was a part of my history and it felt pretty cool to see the "artifacts" on display. I also... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tripsagogo   4 contributions
Northumberland, England
Nov 8, 2009

I visited the Imperial War Museum with my husband whilst in London celebrating our wedding anniversary. We only had a few hours to spare as we had things already arranged for the afternoon. A few hours was definately not enough to see everything. We only touched on the free exhibitions but would need to spend a full day at the... more

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3 of 5 stars
NorfolkHotelguest   20 contributions
Norfolk
Oct 23, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Bag/coat check in is the best idea and one all venues should have. Horrible Histories event is really just for the under 12's although it is quite funny for all. Lose the gas "gong" though - most irritating when exuberant kids bass this and drown out the other sounds. I liked the submarine tour the best although the Trench is... more

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5 of 5 stars
DerbyDuncan   11 contributions
Derby
Oct 20, 2009

I have been here 3 times in the past couple of years and I will be back again. The first time I came I spent 6 hours here and actually had to rush around the last bit as our coach was leaving. I have been back twice since to see temporary exhibits, Rememberence earlier on in the year and Outbreak... more

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4 of 5 stars
tbe00   13 contributions
Toronto
Oct 11, 2009

I spent an afternoon there and it was very enjoyable. I loved all the different tanks and types of equipment. I liked the permanent trench and blitz exhibits. I was a little disappointed with the "Terrible Trenches", it looked to be a lot of fun for kids but a little dull for me. It was a good day and well... more

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5 of 5 stars
Miaxx   4 contributions
Bristol
Oct 11, 2009

Me and my boyfriend visited this museum as it was free. We spent two hours here and it wasn't enough time for everything! Very very interesting museum, would def come back here again and spend more time here. I think any age would enjoy this museum ( Me and my boyfriend are 22) as there is loads to look at... more

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5 of 5 stars
BrandonGramps   3 contributions
Florida
Oct 8, 2009

Our 13 year old Grandson loves World War II history. He reads about it, watches movies about it, studies it, and talks about it--to anyone that will listen. The War in Europe, expecially the D Day Invasion has expecially captured his interest. Visiting the Imperial War Museum was such a wonderful experience, seeing close up the machines that fought in... more

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5 of 5 stars
pippin1980   2 contributions
Malta
Sep 22, 2009

I am a History of Art graduate and when I went to London last year I was mostly looking forward to visiting the most prominent galleries and museums. My husband suggested a trip to the Imperial War Museum and I must say it was the highlight of all museum visits. The Imperial War Museum has a number of floors that... more

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3 of 5 stars
ffdoc2   83 contributions
pennsylvania
Sep 22, 2009
0/3 found this review helpful

Obviously the price (free) is right so it's hard to complain, this museum would only appeal to those interested in military history, and specifically England's military history as you'd almost think the only countries involved in WWII were England and Germany. The displays of equipment are extensive, and if anything the holocaust exhibit might be too extensive to the point... more

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Imperial War Museum Address

Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ, England
Tel: 44-20-7416-5000 Fax: 44-20-7416-5374