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Duxford Imperial War Museum

Duxford Imperial War Museum
Attraction: Museums & Galleries, Other places to go
Admission Charge: Free
Age Range: Ages 11 to 18 years, Ages 5 to 11 years, Under 5's
Area: Duxford
Town: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Post Code: CB2 4QR
Telephone: 01223 835000
Website: http://www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Facilities: Disabled Facilities, Food & Drink, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Toilets
Events:
Opening Times: 10am to 6pm (4pm in winter)
Opening Days: Daily
Opening Periods: All Year
Description
Duxford Imperial War Museum is Europe's premier aviation museum - as well as having one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval exhibits in the country.

This famous heritage site began as an airfield in the First World War and also played a vital role in the Second World War, firstly as an RAF fighter station and later as an American fighter base.

The American Air Museum in Britain stands as a memorial to the 30,000 American airmen who gave their lives flying from UK bases in defence of liberty during the Second World War, and also honours those who fought in Korea, Vietnam, Libya, Iraq and other conflicts and battles of the 20th and 21st centuries.

This outstanding example of contemporary British architecture houses the largest collection of American warbirds on display outside the United States, including a vintage B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, P-47 Thunderbolt, and aircraft from the Cold War era such as a B-52 Stratofortress, SR-71 Blackbird and F-4 Phantom, with many suspended from the ceiling as if in flight.

Why not allow us to host your child’s Birthday Party at Duxford Imperial War Museum?  We are now offering a complete package to include an activity with the Explainers, tea and party-bags, in our amazing new AirSpace venue. 




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