About Us

The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and ‘war-time experience'. It is proud to be regarded as one of the essential sights of London.
The Museum spans a huge range of activities not only at its main London location but also at its four further branches: the Churchill War Rooms in Whitehall, the historic ship HMS Belfast, moored in the Pool of London, Imperial War Museum Duxford near Cambridge, and Imperial War Museum North in Trafford. The information on this website tells you about the permanent displays, the archives, special exhibitions, forthcoming events, education programmes, corporate hospitality and shopping facilities.

The Museum is partially government-funded but needs sponsorship and donations to sustain its ambitious programmes. You can now donate online - all contributions are very welcome.

Please enjoy your visit, take advantage of the contact numbers, and return soon to see updates. I hope it will encourage you to make plans to visit the Imperial War Museum as soon as possible.

Director-General: Diane Lees


Contact Us
Imperial War Museum London (Headquarters)
Lambeth Road
London SE1 6HZ
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7416 5320
Fax: +44 (0)20 7416 5374
Email: mail@iwm.org.uk

Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR

Telephone: +44 (0)1223 835 000
Fax: +44 (0)1223 837 267
Email: duxford@iwm.org.uk

Churchill War Rooms
Clive Steps
King Charles Street
London SW1A 2AQ
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7930 6961
Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 5897
Email: cwr@iwm.org.uk

HMS Belfast
Morgan's Lane
Tooley Street
London SE1 2JH

Telephone: +44 (0)207 940 6300
Fax: +44 (0)207 403 0719
Email: hmsbelfast@iwm.org.uk

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester M17 1TZ

Telephone: +44 (0)161 836 4000
Fax: +44 (0)161 836 4012
Email: iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk

The Imperial War Museum is an exempt Charity under the terms of
The Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2 paragraphs (u) and (w).
As such we do not have a Charity Registration Number.

VAT Registration Number:
GB 731 1782 50

Imperial War Museum Trading Company Ltd
Registration Number: 3719634