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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We spent 5 hours at the Imperial War Museum and barely scratched the surface! You could probably see most of it in a day, but if you're like us and like to read every board and absorb every scrap of information on the exhibits, you're going to need at least two. The transport and weapons exhibits in the main attrium... more

This place was fun and even more amazing than that was the fact that it held my attention, and I'm very much a girly type girl--not at all interested in combat that much or grisly aspects of war. But this museum had two exhibits that entertained me and taught me a lot. One was the Children's War about the kids... more