Submitted 12th October 2005
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The Imperial War Museum has an incomparable collection covering all aspects of twentieth and twenty-first century conflict involving Britain and the Commonwealth.
The Imperial War Museum is also a major national art gallery, a national records archive and a research centre. Much is on display but the Museum is unique in the degree of access it offers to its reserve collections. Professional and private visitors are welcome to study 'behind the scenes' and the Museum deals with over 80,000 enquiries each year. Over 120 people work in the Collections Division, helping to acquire, catalogue, conserve and correctly store or display the items.
To mark the 60th Anniversary of D-Day the five branches of the Imperial War Museum have organised special exhibitions, conferences, events and activities to tell the fascinating stories of the people involved, from generals and political leaders to soldiers and civilians. You can find out about these here, in our special website, where you will also find information about D-Day to download, and examples of art, photographs, sound recordings, and military vehicles from the Imperial War Museum's collection.
Visit Imperial War Museum LondonThe Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, esp those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from First World War to now. It provides and encourages, the study and understanding of history of modern war and how it affects our lives.
Visit Imperial War Museum DuxforDuxford is Europe's premier aviation museum - one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval exhibits in the country.It was an airfield in the World War I and RAF fighter station and an American fighter base in the World War II
Visit Imperial War Museum NorthThe Imperial War Museum North is now open. Situated on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford the museum offers people of all ages thought-provoking displays.
Visit Hms Belfast HMS Belfast served in the World War II, a vital part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst,and the Normandy Landings. With the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as unique reminder of Britain’s naval heritage.
National Lottery DayNational Lottery Day is a celebration of all the things that have been achieved with the help of Lottery funding. To mark the day the Imperial War Museum is running a series of events and activities.
Churchill Museum And Cabinet WarThe Cabinet War Rooms has received £2 million from National Heritage Memorial Fund for the Churchill Project, for restoration of the Churchills’ private living accommodation and new Churchill Museum- first national museum dedicated to Winston Churchill