Imperial War Museum London
Lambeth, London
Visit any day
Modern conflict history (HMS Belfast nearby).
- Home ed
- No home educator programme is advertised. Entry is free for a self-guided visit, there are free online resources for KS2–KS3, and groups can book paid learning sessions (upper KS2 to KS4): [email protected].
Why we'd go
Free with no booking needed, and several galleries have hands-on exhibits that work for younger children as well as older ones.
Watch out for
The Holocaust Galleries are not recommended for under-14s, and much of the museum covers difficult subjects – plan which galleries to visit and talk about the themes beforehand.
Details last checked: 1 October 2026. Please check with the venue before you travel.
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