Imperial War Museum London

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About Imperial War Museum London

Housed in the iconic former Bethlem Royal Hospital, IWM London offers a powerful and moving journey through the history of modern conflict. From the moment you enter the dramatic central atrium, you are met with breathtaking sights of war's machinery: a Harrier jet and a Spitfire suspended from the ceiling, a colossal V-2 rocket, and tanks that have witnessed the front lines.

The museum provides a voice to the ordinary people who have been forced to live in a world torn apart by conflict, telling their stories with immense respect and care. The award-winning First World War Galleries immerse you in the trenches of the Western Front, while the Second World War Galleries explore the global scale of the conflict and its devastating impact on nations and individuals. Here, you will find everything from the fuselage of a Lancaster bomber to poignant letters written home.

A visit to the deeply moving Holocaust Exhibition offers a sobering and essential education on the genocide of six million Jews, presented through personal testimonies and artifacts. For stories of incredible courage, the Lord Ashcroft Gallery displays the world's largest collection of Victoria Crosses, however this is set to close in June.

Beyond the main galleries, IWM London also features the Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries, which showcase era-defining visual media. A trip to IWM London is not just a history lesson; it's an exploration of human resilience, the cost of war, and the enduring quest for peace, making it a profoundly relevant experience for any visitor.

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Aircraft Collection

Exhibits can change. To avoid disappointment, before visiting, please check the museum website for up-to-date exhibit listings.

This museum does not currently have specific aircraft listed in our directory.