Imperial War Museum

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is a British national museum with branches in five locations across England, including three in London. The Imperial War Museum was established in 1917 with the goal of documenting the civic and military war effort and sacrifice of Britain and its Empire during World War I. Since 1914, the museum's scope has grown to encompass all conflicts in which British or Commonwealth forces have been involved. The museum's mission, as of 2012, is to "provide for and support the study and understanding of the history of contemporary conflict and wartime experience".

A substantial library, a large art collection, and specimens of military vehicles and aircraft, equipment, and other artefacts are among the museum's collections. Government subsidies, philanthropic donations, and commercial activities such as retailing, licensing, and publishing help to keep the museum afloat. General entrance to IWM London (though special exhibitions require a ticket) and IWM North is free, however, access to the other branches is charged. The museum is a non-departmental public organisation under the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport and an exempt charity under the Charities Act 1993. Sir Francis Richards is the Chairman of the Trustees as of January 2012.

Location: Lambeth Road, London, England SE1 7

Website: iwm.org.uk