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Imperial War Museum, London

#64 among attractions in London

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Imperial War Museum

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Established: 1917 (107 years ago)Coordinates: 51°29'46"N, 0°6'32"W
Address

Lambeth RdSouthwark (Cathedrals)London SE1 6HZ United Kingdom

Contact
+44 20 7416 5000
Day trips

Imperial War Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ministry of Sound, Garden Museum, National Covid Memorial Wall, Lambeth Palace.

  • ministry of sound london0.4 miE
  • garden museum london0.5 miW
  • national covid memorial wall london0.5 miW
  • lambeth palace london0.5 miW
  • the coronet london0.4 miE
  • geraldine mary harmsworth park london~80 ftE
  • the old vic london0.4 miN
  • the cinema museum london~1620 ftSE
  • statue of mary seacole london0.5 miNW
  • lower marsh london~1950 ftNW
  • metropolitan tabernacle london~1880 ftE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Imperial War Museum open?

Imperial War Museum is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Imperial War Museum?

Nearby attractions include Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, London (1 min walk), Morley College, London (4 min walk), Centre for Young Musicians, London (4 min walk), Walcot Square, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Imperial War Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Imperial War Museum:

Metro
  • Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (7 min walk)
  • Elephant & Castle • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (9 min walk)

Bus
  • Borough Road • Lines: 468 (12 min walk)
  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road • Lines: 26 (13 min walk)

Train
  • Elephant & Castle (12 min walk)
  • London Waterloo (13 min walk)

Ferry
  • London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (19 min walk)
  • Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (19 min walk)

Light rail
  • Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (37 min walk)

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