A good museum (Imperial War Museum (London))

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Product:	Imperial War Museum (London)
Date:	28/05/09 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: free entry, not overwhelmingly large.

Disadvantages: none!

Being a fairly big history and war nut and having visited Duxford IWM numerous times I was not sure what to expect when visiting the London museum. Still essentially being in Central London it is very easy to get to if you are spending a few days in the capitol. Arriving at the museum you are presented with two impressive ex Royal Navy 15 inch guns used during the Second World War.

As with most museums in London entrance is free which in the current economic climate is a big bonus. You upon entrance enter a the main hall which houses some of the most iconic and well known war machines of all time such as the Messerschmitt 109, the Supermarine Spitfire, an early MkV tank and a V2 missile. There are also some rarer pieces such as midget submarines, a polaris missile and the smallest surviving boat to have survived the evacuation at Dunkirk.

Each display has information in front of it which is easily understandable and there are several hands on exhibits suitable for children (or like minded adults!).

Situated around the main atrium are several permanent and temporary exhibitions showing life on the home front, warfare during the cold war and the Holocaust. Be sure to check the IWM website for details of these temporary exhibitions.

For most people this museum will be a morning or afternoon trip, not a whole day. There is a museum shop and cafe and space outside in the museum grounds where you can enjoy lunch.

Summary: An excellent afternoon out for both adults and children.