The Imperial War Museum

As the name suggests this Museum has exhibitions covering every major conflict of the 20th-Century up to and including the Gulf War of 1991. It is housed in part of what used to be Bethlehem Hospital for the Insane ("Bedlam"), built in 1811. Planes, guns and tanks are all represented here, but the museum also looks at the social implications war which are explored through paintings, posters, and film footage. There are also some very good reconstruction's, which include sounds and even smells!

Address: Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ

Phone: +44 (0)20 7416 5000

Location Map: Click Here

Nearest Tube: Waterloo / Lambeth North / Southwark

Entrance Fees:
Adult: Free
Child: Free
Concessions: Free

Other Resources:
www.iwm.org.uk

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