Friday 10 July 2020

Imperial War Museums - We're reopening!

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NEWS JUST IN
WE'RE REOPENING!
PLAN A VISIT
AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK
We're delighted to tell you that this August, four of our five museums will be open again.

From 1 August, IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford and Churchill War Rooms will reopen. We have made a number of changes to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.

One key change is that we've limited the number of people that can visit, to give you even more space to explore the fascinating stories housed in our museums. Therefore we strongly encourage you to book a timed ticket before visiting. We will release tickets to the general public at 12 noon on Wednesday 15 July.

Can't wait until Wednesday? IWM members get priority booking for all our museums, as well as free entry to Churchill War Rooms, IWM Duxford and HMS Belfast. Click here to become a member and reserve your space today. 

Visitors returning to IWM London will be also be welcomed back by a brand new addition to the museum’s iconic atrium – a commission from the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, titled History of Bombs.

Covering over 1,000 square feet, Ai Weiwei’s takeover of the museum’s atrium is the first time that the space has been given over in its entirety to an artist. Click here to find out more.
 
IWM London
 
IWM LONDON
There are countless discoveries awaiting in our famous atrium and award-winning galleries. Our world-leading collection tells the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times. 
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IWM NORTH
 
IWM NORTH
Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.
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IWM Duxford
 
IWM DUXFORD
This summer marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, in which RAF Duxford played a part. Visit Europe's largest air museum, including a live historic airfield, to enjoy our vast range of enormous hangars and huge aircraft.
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Churchill War Rooms
 
CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
Housing both the underground nerve centre where the British government directed the Second World War and the award-winning Churchill Museum, Churchill War Rooms is one of London’s must-see attractions.
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Keeping distance
 
STAYING SAFE
Our priority is the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers. We've put together a handy guide that talks you through everything we're doing to make sure you can enjoy your next visit safely and securely. 
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HMS Belfast
 
WHAT ABOUT HMS BELFAST?
HMS Belfast is a unique space which is mostly unaltered since its operational days. Visitors climb ladders, walk through narrow corridors and small rooms. Therefore it is currently not possible for visitors to adequately socially distance. We will assess this regularly and hope to welcome you on board soon.
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