Museum · Lambeth
Photo: Imperial War Museums
IWM London
A Spitfire hangs in the atrium, and the free, immersive Childhood in War exhibition uses hands-on activities and real stories to show how children have lived through conflict since 1914.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | Childhood in War exhibition designed for families with children aged 8+ (younger visitors welcome). |
| Where | Lambeth |
| Address | Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ |
| Season and hours | Open every day 10:00–18:00, except 24–26 December. |
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Checked on iwm.org.uk, openstreetmap.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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