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Imperial War Museum (London)
 Imperial War Museum (London) ... photographic archive, and an art collection of 20th century and later conflicts, especially those involving Britain, and the British Empire. This location is the headquarters of a 5-branch system. The other locations are listed at the end of the page. The museum is partially subsidized by the government, but also relies on individual contributions. The Museum features military vehicles, weapons, war memorabilia, a library, a photographic archive, and an art collection. Items in the Museum are not necessarily British, and include other nations at war at the time, primarily France, the United States, Germany, Italy, and Russia. Its vast collection contains over 15,000 paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and over 30,000 posters. According to the Museum, its collection includes "objects ranging from aircraft, armoured fighting vehicles and naval vessels to uniforms, badges, personal equipment, and medals and decorations; documents, both British and foreign; printed books comprising a national reference library of over 155,000 items; 120 million feet of cine film and over 6,500 hours of video tape; over 6 million photographs and photographic negatives." The grandeur of its collection has transformed the museum into an archive and art museum, as well. Outside the main entrance of the museum are mounted two 15" naval guns from former Royal Navy warships. The left-hand gun was mounted in HMS Ramillies, a Revenge-class battleship, from 1916 to 1941. The right-hand gun was mounted in another Revenge-class battleship, HMS Resolution, from 1915 to 1938, and then in the monitor HMS Roberts, where it took part in the D-Day bombardments.Newest Review: ... close to Lambeth tube station. I was really amazed with the well laid models and replica right from the entrance. The Super marine Spitfire, the big tank, German V-2 rocket, submarine and missile were just too good. I really believe this museum has achieved its mission of educating people about great wars and the way they have influenced our lives. You can really find a vast collection of ... more ... weapons, models, photos and films as reminiscent depicting war life.
The museum exhibition brings about the letters written during war time and are really moving as they provide true reflection of the state of life during wars. I would specially recommend...more |
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Imperial War Museum (London): Remember the war days !! (294 words)
by - written on 09/11/09 (Very useful, 19 readings)
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Imperial War Museum (London) -Remember the war days !! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I heard about this museum umpteen times from my friends but it was only recently (a month back) I called on this fantastic museum. The museum is free like most of the other museums in London and is located in a vantage point close to Lambeth tube station. I was really amazed with the well laid models and replica right from the entrance. The Super marine Spitfire, the big tank, German V-2 rocket, submarine and missile were just too good. I really believe this museum has achieved its mission of educating people ... Read the complete review
Imperial War Museum - London (757 words)
by - written on 30/09/09 (Very useful, 65 readings)
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I recently visited the Imperial war museum in London with my Nephew and had a great day out. With so much to see and lots to do this is a fantastic museum for adults and kids. The imperial war museum is located on Lambeth road in London and is about 5 minutes walk from Lambeth and Elephant & Castle tube stations (northern line). The museum is open 7 days a week 10am - 6pm (except 24-26 December) and admission is free. Entrance Set back off the main road, the museum has a courtyard to walk through with a navel gun on display. My nephew couldn't believe how big it was and I have to say it is an impressive display before you even enter the ... Read the complete review
Imperial War Museum (London): Imperial War Museum - fascinating, heart-breaking, interesti ... (478 words)
by - written on 04/09/09 (Very useful, 17 readings)
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As someone born in the Eighties, the 2 world wars seem like a very long time ago, and something that I can not really relate to. I do hold an interest in the wars as it is something which grabbed and held my attention when we studied the topics in school. The museum however, brings it to life! The museum has several large floors, all split into differing areas of war and the military in general. From the trenches of the first world war, to espionage and the MI5 and MI6 and to the hard-hitting floor dedicated to the holocaust. Upon entering, you are greeted by tanks, submarines and planes, the majority of which you are able to touch, but ... Read the complete review
Military extravaganza (424 words)
by - written on 25/08/09 (Very useful, 24 readings)
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A museum that my husband and I visit on a regular basis is the Imperial War Museum in London. It is a must-see for those who have an interest in anything to do with the Military. The building was built in 1811 and was originally the 'Bethlehem Royal Hospital for the Insane'. It is an impressive building with two massive battleship guns in the front of the building. I must admit that I am not keen on war, but the creative displays and the way that the volume of information is presented is both informative and accessible, and is bound to impress anyone. When you walk into the museum you are immediately confronted by an immense central hall filled with all ... Read the complete review
Imperial War Museum (London): More than one visited needed to truly appreciate this museum (581 words)
by - written on 25/07/09 (Very useful, 53 readings)
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The Imperial War Museum has 5 branches, 3 of which are in London, we visited the branch known as Imperial War Museum London, located on Lambeth Road. The museum was easy to get to, we walked from the London Eye which took about 15 - 20 minutes at a 6 year olds pace. The nearest tube station is Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North, both a short walk away. The Museum is housed in an old hospital built in 1815 which is set back from the road and is accessed through well maintained gardens. There are two naval guns outside the building. The museum is free to get in although there may be a charge for some special exhibitions so it is worth ... Read the complete review
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