What is the Imperial War Museum famous for?

WHAT IS THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM FAMOUS FOR?

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Imperial War Museum, a building that stands behind the military tank and is guarded by trees on either side, is an anecdote of the horrific journey you are about to embark on.

Stepping into the Imperial War Museum is more like turning the pages of history.

You approach the impressive facade of the Imperial War Museum, and you suddenly find yourself in a historical timeline that is both enlightening and moving at the same time.

The building, with its grand architecture, is itself the representation of the resilience and strength of the warfighters whose stories lie inside of the museum.

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OVERVIEW OF THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM The Imperial War Museum was founded during the First World War in 1917 to keep track of military and civil war efforts and sacrifices. But today, the museum has broadened its mission to keep the exhibits that belong to any conflict related to Britain and Common Wealth. Now, You will see the exhibits from a timeline starting from World War I till today.

Its core mission is to share a deeper insight into the causes and consequences of war on civilians and governments on the whole. It commemorates those who had contributed to the war and sacrificed themselves to fight for their country.

There are several exhibits in the Imperial War Museum that you can have a look at and get a deeper insight into the misyeries of war. You can get yourself drenched in the history of World War 1 by conveniently visiting the Imperial War Museum while staying at the Edward Hotel Oxford street.

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HERE ARE THE KEY EXHIBITS OF THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM: First World War Galleries: While you stroll through these galleries, the field photography and the images of domestic life will take you into the era of World War 1. You will be able to understand the lifestyle at the time of war. It deploys a vast collection of objects and personal stories that are interactively displayed in the gallery.

Holocaust Exhibition: This specific zone of the Imperial War Museum has won several awards. This exhibit touches your heart with a heartbreaking display of Nazi persecution and genocide. The exhibits also contain personal testimonies of the victims of the war and the artifacts that will give you goosebumps.

A Family in Wartime: It is the most poignant exhibit in the museum, which depicts the life of an ordinary family who managed to combat the war challenges ranging from rationing to the rigorous efforts to help the soldiers in wartime.

Witness to War: If you’re a fan of aviation would love to visit this place because it displays the contribution of the Air Force. This zone highlights the role of aircraft in the World War 1.

Second World War: This region exhibits the experiences of World War II and displays the global-scale consequences of the war.

Conflict Since 1945: This zone covers the recent conflicts after the Second World War, including Iraq and Afghanistan operations.

Lord Ashcroft Gallery: This gallery features the extraordinary Heroes exhibition and the collection of Victoria and George crosses. It credits the mindblowing sacrifices and stories of bravery.

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS The Imperial War Museum offers an intriguing lineup of events and exhibitions expected at the start of the coming year. Each of these events aims to make people aware of the cruelties of the war. Here are some prospective events you can attend in the coming days. If you want to attend multiple events, you can stay at any 3-star hotel in Paddington London, one of London's best economic choices.

The Blavatnik Art, Film, and Photography Galleries: This new collection of pictures, art, and films is aimed at offering a comprehensive outlook of World War 2. It highlights how photography and filmography have played their role in capturing the War events.

Spies, Lies, and Deception: This event has already started on September 29 and will continue till March 31, 2024. This exhibition aims to explore the lies and tactics that the Allies used to lure their opponents in times of war.

Northern Ireland: Living with the Troubles: The objective of this exhibition is to educate people about the Troubles prevailing in North Ireland using multiple perspectives. This exhibition is running, and you can visit it till the 7th of January, 2024.

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TIPS FOR PLANNING A VISIT

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Planning a visit to the Imperial War Museum can be a memorable experience. You can visit the place on weekdays, especially in the morning, to avoid crowds. You can also dodge the crowd by opting not to go on days of public holidays.

Although the visit to IWM is free, you can advance book the tickets for special events.

Furthermore, you should take a guided tour for a deeper insight into the history and allocate enough time for each gallery to explore better.

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CONCLUSION

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The Imperial War Museum was founded to keep the remains of World War 1 as the exhibits and honor the fighters by remembering their stories. Later, the museum was also dedicated to tribute to all the conflicts after World War 1 till date. It has multiple exhibits related to the Holocaust, World War 1, and World War 2. It also hosts an exhibition dedicated to recent conflicts like operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can visit the place during the weekdays in the morning to avoid any sort of crowd.

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