Monday, 13 January 2025

2025 at Imperial War Museums

 

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There is so much to discover at IWM in 2025.

In 2025, IWM will commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War, marking key moments including the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, VE Day, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, VJ Day and the Nuremberg Trials. 

We will also mark 25 years since the lifting of the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the UK Armed Forces with panel discussions and live choir performances at IWM London and IWM North. 

2025 will see a rich line-up of exhibitions including Chila Welcomes You at IWM North, and Unsilenced and Emergency Exits: The fight for independence in Malaya, Kenya and Cyprus at IWM London. 


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Chila Welcomes You
IWM North, 30 Jan to 31 Aug 2025

Images, patterns, voices and sound - Chila Burman threads memories of her childhood through a wider exploration of migration and the Indian independence movement as part of a major new commission. Free entry. 
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Scramble! The Summer of 1940
IWM Duxford, open now until 23 Feb 2025
Free entry with general admission
This winter, discover the story of the aircraft and aircrew who fought in the Battles of Britain and France with our brand-new spotlight exhibition. Find out more.
 
 
Unsilenced
IWM London, 23 May to 2 Nov 2025 

This powerful exhibition will explore how propaganda shapes perceptions of gender and power to shine a light on this often-silenced issue. Free entry.
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IWM Duxford Flying Season 2025
Enjoy history-making moments with live-action flying events.
Fuel your senses with fast flying, all action aerobatics at the family-friendly Duxford Summer Air Show or step back into summer 1940 and see historic Duxford come to life at Battle of Britain Air ShowFind out more.

Become a member before you book to enjoy 10% off air show tickets plus free entry to Flying Days. Learn more about Flying Season members benefits. 
 
 
Emergency Exits
The fight for independence in Malaya, Kenya and Cyprus
IWM London, 17 Oct 2025 to 12 Apr 2026 

Sharing lesser-known stories from our collections, this exhibition explores the  independence movements that followed the end of the Second World War. Free entry.
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Monday, 23 December 2024

National Army Museum - It's beginning to look a lot like... 🎄

 

Image credits:

1. ‘Comrades’, 7th Hussars. Chromolithograph greetings card, after Harry Payne (1858-1927), published 1885.

2. Christmas Day Celebrations, Singapore. Photograph,1951.

ZSL Zoos - Season's greetings from London and Whipsnade Zoo 🎄