Where do I park for the Imperial War Museum?
Parking. There is limited street parking near the museum and free parking is available for blue badge holders – although these are also limited and must be booked two working days in advance. There are also NCP car parks nearby in Waterloo and Elephant & Castle.
Is Imperial War Museum in congestion charge zone?
IWM London is located in Zone 1 of Central London within the Congestion Charge zone and there is limited parking near the museum.
How long does it take to go around the Imperial War Museum?
The Imperial War Museum is busiest on Saturdays in particular, so we recommend coming on a weekday if you can. It is recommended to set aside around 3 hours to see everything, but many people seem to be satisfied with just 2 hours.
Do you have to pay for the Imperial War Museum?
General admission to IWM London is free but charges may apply to special exhibitions. See Exhibitions for further details. Groups of up to 10 people can book exclusive, out-of-hours private tours at IWM London. See Private Tours for further details.
How much is entry to Imperial War Museum?
Imperial War Museum/Tickets
Can you take photos in the Imperial War Museum?
Public Photography Unless otherwise indicated in an exhibition, our visitors are encouraged to take photographs and/or films for their own non-commercial personal use. Please respect the privacy of other Museum visitors. For any commercial use, please contact the Media Sales team.
Who owns the Imperial War Museum?
The museum was funded by local, national and European development agencies, by private donations and by Peel Holdings, a local transport and property company which contributed £12.5 million. The museum’s first floor main gallery space houses the permanent exhibitions.
How much are tickets to the British Museum?
The British Museum/Tickets
Can you eat at Duxford?
Yes, you are welcome to bring you own food to IWM Duxford. We ask that the picnic benches around the Armoury café and Workshop Restaurant are for the use of people purchasing food and drink from these eateries, but there are plenty of other seating areas onsite for you to enjoy your picnic.
How many Imperial War Museums are there?
five different museums
The Imperial War Museum is actually a “family” of five different museums which include the Churchill War Rooms, the HMS Belfast, the Imperial War Museum North in Trafford (Greater Manchester), and the Imperial War Museum Duxford (near Cambridge).
What are the guns outside the Imperial War Museum?
Naval Guns Unveiled. The now iconic 15 inch guns from HMS Ramillies and HMS Resolution outside IWM’s Lambeth Road building were installed and unveiled to the public in 1968.
Is there a car park at the Imperial War Museum Manchester?
Focussing particularly on the impact of modern conflict on society, the Imperial War Museum North is one of five branches of the Imperial War Museum and the first to be located in the north of England. The museum attracts thousands of visitors each year and the Manchester Imperial War Museum car park provides on-site, convenient parking.
Why is the Imperial War Museum so important?
IWM North is part of Imperial War Museums – a world-leading museum on conflict and its impact. Its unique purpose-built exhibition space gives powerful voice to extraordinary stories of ordinary people, forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict. Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day.
Are there any car parks in Manchester City Council?
Manchester City Council has a joint venture with NCP Car Parks for off-street parking (i.e. commercial car parks) and encourages visitors to use an NCP car park during their stay.
When does the IWM car park close for the day?
IWM is a charity and the income from car parking provides vital funds for the museum, to allow us to continue to develop exhibitions and learning programmes. The car park gates close at 7pm, after this time please use intercom for access.
