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Imperial War Museum

Travelers interested in history will enjoy visiting the Imperial War Museum. Apart from displays from the Second and the First World War, there is a lot going on here. Visitors can take part in talks and lectures and learn more about history of the two World Wars. There is always some kind of a creative workshop going on at the Imperial War Museum. The in-house cinema is always showing thematic movies about war.

With all its tanks, artillery, planes, bombs and other weapons, a lot of the people think that the Imperial War Museum is just a display of modern warfare, but that may not be true. Some of Imperial War Museum's best displays depict the social effects of 20th century wars on the people at home and teach visitors about air raid precautions, morale-boosting, censorship and food rationing.

Visitors will enjoy the interactive displays, the experience of being in an air raid and the horror of trench warfare.  The Imperial War Museum has the World's largest sound archive and the oldest film archive, over 6 million photographs, a collection of maps and 30,000 international war posters. Best of all, admission to the museum if free.

Nearest place to stay at is the City Inn Westminster Hotel, which is just a 10 minute walk away.

Tel: +44 (0) 207 416 5320

Tube Stations: Lambeth North, Elephant & Castle
 
Railway Station: Waterloo

URL: http://www.iwm.org.uk