# Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore Britain's largest aviation museum with historic aircraft, military vehicles and vessels that bring wartime stories to life—a fascinating adventure for all ages with full accessibility throughout. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/imperial-war-museum-duxford (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Imperial War Museum Duxford Imperial War Museum [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8964906899174602797&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Jam Hartley (Jam)](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113796093019525291258) **In short:** Imperial War Museum Duxford is a museum in Cambridge, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18,632 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Imperial War Museum Duxford Explore Britain's largest aviation museum with historic aircraft, military vehicles and vessels that bring wartime stories to life—a fascinating adventure for all ages with full accessibility throughout. ## What's nearby - Aircraft Restoration Company 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Amelia How](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116896191988064934607/reviews) ★★★★★ This museum is incredible! There are so many great things to see, and the airfield next to the museum is amazing too. We saw a plane with someone standing on top, a B17 taking off, spitfires flying around, the Concorde was good too. The museum is well organized and has good labels for the items generally. We spent about five hours here, in order to see everything. The aircraft are meticulously restored, with many of them suitable for flying despite their old age. The gift shop has many items and food options on the museum grounds are also good. · via Google [Lisa Laws](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100721646805419967592/reviews) ★★★★★ We visited today and wow what an experience we had, the museum was absolutely amazing!! We got talking to a lovely young apprentice called Ben who was so friendly and knowledgeable, it was wonderful to see a young person so passionate about his work, you are a credit to the museum. We would definitely recommend the museum to all. All staff were happy to answer any questions and again were so knowledgeable and friendly. To see these aircraft’s up and close was incredible. Well will definitely be back in the near future. · via Google [emanuele ferri](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100295838868807398980/reviews) ★★★★★ We visited the IWM Duxford on a Layover in London Stansted, only about 30 minutes from the airport, if you hire a car for few hours well worth the trip. Absolutely fantastic museum and facilities. We loved the fact that you can enter and see the concorde and other historical airplanes, all the volunteers are absolutely helpful and have an incredible knowledge and all are very professional. The food options are very good and service is fast this is one of the best museums we visited. If you are lucky like we were you can see some spitfires flying over as well as other WW2 WW1 planes. Fantastic trip down history lane and great way of passing few hours away from stansted airport. A1 · via Google [Nikki Nagra](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111684441131377012236/reviews) ★★★★★ If Heaven existed.......This would be the place! Everything about my experience here yesterday was world class..I can't believe I haven't ticked this place off and its been on my list for a very long time. I've flown an aircraft and landed here but nit actually visited the museum. Staff were great! The cafes were brilliant and served delicious food and drinks.. I loved every hangar. My favourite would be Hangar 1 Airspace & the American Air Museum. The planes hanging from the ceiling was unreal! I was just sad about the experience coming to an end as it was just perfect! Being an aviation enthusiast its like being in a dream! I am hoping to come down for the airshow as I can tell it'll be spectacular. This place is a must! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d870963894862d:0x7c69bf53a1c0382d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum features an incredible collection of historic aircraft, including Spitfires, Concorde, and the SR-71 Blackbird, with many opportunities to see planes taking off and landing. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers, and appreciate the excellent facilities, including a great playground for children. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge, CB22 4QR [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.0964654%2C0.1364798) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (18,632 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Cambridge [More attractions in Cambridge](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions) ★ 4.8 (18,632 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford/families-at-iwm-duxford?utm_campaign=IWMD-Familydays-Daysoutwiththekids-promotedcontent&utm_source=daysoutwiththekids.com&utm_medium=promoted%20content) [02074165000](tel:02074165000) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cambridge **Postcode** CB22 4QR **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9F4234WP+HH [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d870963894862d:0x7c69bf53a1c0382d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d870963894862d:0x7c69bf53a1c0382d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d870963894862d:0x7c69bf53a1c0382d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cambridge Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Imperial War Museum Duxford has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Imperial War Museum Duxford suitable for? Imperial War Museum Duxford suits all ages. ### Is Imperial War Museum Duxford wheelchair accessible? Imperial War Museum Duxford has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Imperial War Museum Duxford? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Imperial War Museum Duxford? 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