Through its exhibitions, collections and varied programme, Imperial War Museum London offers a stimulating and memorable learning experience.

Our Learning team offers a rich educational programme to support the National Curriculum from KS1 to AS/A2 levels. The Museum has historical displays on the two world wars and post-war conflicts, a major exhibition on the Holocaust, art galleries and a range of fascinating temporary exhibitions.

• Take part in our hands-on, interactive workshops and find out what it was like to live in Britain during the Second World War.
• Examine a range of material from our archives to discover more about life and conditions in the trenches of the First World War.
• Learn about the wartime contributions of African, Asian and Caribbean men and women.
• Visit The Holocaust Exhibition with our supporting programme of orientation and feedback sessions using a range of specially written audio guides. 

Explore the links on the left to find out more.

Download your at-a-glance guide to our teaching programme.

Education Programme 2009-2010

 

For full activity details click here.

Literature and Poetry of the First World War Conference (AS/A2) 12 March 2010
This day will focus on the poetry produced in response to the First World War.  Find out more here.

 

 

GLA schools can apply for free public transport when visiting cultural venues and events within the Greater London Authority area. Your visit must be of an educational nature. You can apply online and learn more about the scheme at the Transport for London website.

The Imperial War Museum has a wide range of learning resources for all ages available from the Online Shop, including books and education packs.

Unspeakable: The Artist As Witness to the Holocaust is the first opportunity to see together the very different artistic perspectives encompassed in the Imperial War Museum's collection of art relating to the Nazi persecution of the Jews of Europe.