Tours and Tickets to Experience Imperial War Museum (IWM)

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Admission to the Imperial War Museum (IWM) is free; however, the museum is a charity that relies on donations, and it encourages visitors to donate whatever amount they can to support it. Other IWM venues, such as Churchill’s War Rooms (located just across the river), charge an admission fee.

The main exhibitions and highlights at the Imperial War Museum include the two enormous naval guns at its entrance, an exhibition featuring personal accounts of World War I, a Spitfire aircraft and rockets from World War II, damaged steelwork from the collapsed World Trade Center, and army personnel medals.

Yes, you can take an Imperial War Museum (IWM) tour with an expert guide. Tours of the Second World War galleries take place on Fridays, and tours of the Holocaust Galleries are available on select Wednesdays. Tours last about one hour. You also can arrange a private tour.

Yes, the Imperial War Museum is fully wheelchair-accessible and has accessible restrooms. The café at the museum’s Atrium serves seasonal salads, hot and cold drinks, hot meals, and a selection of pastries and snacks. You can browse the full range of IWM merchandise online or at the small on-site shop.

Yes, you can visit other nearby attractions after seeing the Imperial War Museum. Walk about 20 minutes northwest to the London Eye for views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and then continue to Southbank, a cultural hub along the Thames River with museums, performance venues, and restaurants.