Skip page header and navigation

Unlock the best of Britain: VisitBritain Gift Cards are the perfect way to make every occasion a special one. Buy a gift card

Imperial War Museum in Duxford

Visit Imperial War Museum Duxford to discover the central role it played during the most dramatic days in 20th century history

e-voucher

Standout list

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Family-friendly

An unmissable experience for all ages.

Buy with confidence

We are the official shop of the British Tourist Authority, VisitBritain.

Highlights

  • Explore hangars, exhibitions, and Europe’s largest air museum, uncovering personal stories, interactive displays and hundreds of aircrafts, vehicles, boats and much more.

  • Get up close to the most famous aircrafts in the world including the Avro Lancaster Mk.X - one of the most recognised allied bombers of WWII -, the Concorde 101 and Vulcan.

  • See the three caravans of one of Britain’s greatest military leaders, Field Marshal Bernard ‘Monty’ Montgomery, try on replica uniforms.

  • Hear the stories of the thousands of men and women who lived and worked in Duxford through original films and objects. 

  • Learn more about Duxford’s role in the Battle of Britain and step into the American Air Museum to discover incredible original aircrafts including the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.

What's included

  • Imperial War Museum entry
  • American Museum entry
  •  Air shows

  • Gratuities

  • Transport

  • Food and drinks

Prepare for the experience

  • Print your booking confirmations, including the one with the QR code, and exchange it for the entry ticket at the venue.

Children information

  • Children under 5 years old enter free of charge.
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult aged at least 18.

Accessibility information

  • Please contact us if you require further accessibility information before booking your visit to the museum.

Additional information

  • The museum houses steelwork from the external walls of the World Trade Center and a flight tracker display of the morning of 9/11.
  • Experience the atmosphere of the Operations Room during D-Day in the WWII with an audio-visual recreation of the most climatic day of the battle. 

The Imperial War Museum in Duxford experience’s live dates and times can be seen before booking.

  • Duration: 1h.
  • Recommended arrival: please allow 10-15 minutes before your entry time to exchange your e-voucher.

The museum’s regular operating times are the following:

  • 2nd January - 17th March
    • Daily: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm (last entry is 03:00 pm).
  • 18th March - 28th October
    • Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm (last entry is 04:30 pm).
  • 29th October - 31st December
    • Daily: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm (last entry is 03:00 pm).

Closures 2023

  • 25th and 26th February
  • 7th May
  • 4th, 24th and 25th June
  • 28th July
  • 12th August
  • 16th and 17th September
  • 14th October
  • 24th, 25th and 26th December

How to get there

  • Address: Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest train stations: Royston, Whittlesford Parkway and Cambridge stations.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Select options for prices

From: £26.35

Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. This must be printed and shown when visiting the attraction to exchange for your entry tickets.

From
£26.35