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Imperial War Museum

Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ, England
44-20-7416-5000
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Type: Military Museums, History Museums, Specialty Museums
Traveler Description: The Imperial War Museums are a collection of museums both within London and north of London, in Cambridgeshire and Manchester.  For information on... more »
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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

I am writing this as several friends went there and didn't realise its currently closed... I have been many times in the past and its a great museum - lots to see and do for all ages

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See 14 more reviews by SteveFLondon for London
huntingdon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Cafe good; exhibitions appeal to men more than women; boys like it too; interactive displays and knowledgeable staff. A good day out - easy to get to by bus from north of the river.

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See 25 more reviews by huntingdonlady for London
Milano Marittima, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Beautiful museum to see planes and other stuff used during The 2nd war. You cold live the history touching what was used during The conflicts. Special atmosfere.

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Vancouver Island, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this museum (even though it's a little pricey for what you get). As soon as you enter you feel as if you've been transported back in time, and there are a ton of interactive displays/activities to keep you busy for an entire afternoon.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

Amazing place. Have visited a few times over the last couple of years. Re-opens in the summer: it was brilliant before- I can't wait to see how they improve it.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

This museum is a amazing place which doesn't totally appeal to people from the title, however this is a very interesting and educational place. The holocaust exhibition Is a amazing place and was truly very touching and sad however overall its something that is good and should not be forgotten and this is a good way to remember.

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See 4 more reviews by AndrewW1997 for London
Drogheda, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Being a WWII history enthusiast I had always wanted to visit the IWM but never had the chance till a few months ago, although part of it was closed (the trenches I think) there was still more than enough to take in. I would like to go back and dedicate at least a half a day as there is so... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

I originally planned to visit the museum as a fill in one afternoon, but decided to visit in the morning, and see how my day went. WOW!!! What a surprise? The museum is amazing. It is divided into many areas, each area has its own theme. The Hollocaust area is very moving, and so real. The 'Diggers in the trenches'... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Excellently organized facility (although in temporary quarters for a few month) for the person who has interests which need further research. I emailed them the list of materials I needed at the beginning of the week, set the appointment time for the end of the week, and everything I needed was waiting for me.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Housed in Bedlam, it is well organized facility with a variety of exhibitions that will keep military history buffs satisfied, as well as those who dislike military history. The latter should be satisfied that the museum reports on the wars without necessarily glorifying the wars. I have visited the museum on my own and with several friends. They were impressed... More

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