Dated event / Kennington

Childhood in War: family exhibition

Explore an evacuee train carriage, wartime games and interactive displays revealing children’s experiences of conflict at IWM London.

Price: Free entry
When: 31 July 2026 at 10:00 to 28 February 2027 at 18:00
London local time.

About this outing

Families can climb into a recreated evacuee train carriage, try a giant magnetic board game, discover a secret fireplace passage and bring children’s letters to life through animation. The free exhibition explores how war has affected children from 1914 to the present day. Designed for families with children aged 8 and over, with younger visitors welcome too. This is an ongoing exhibition, open during normal museum hours, not a daily booked session.

Planning your visit

Ongoing exhibition. IWM London opens 10am–6pm every day except 24–26 December. Visit only during museum opening hours; the date range is not a continuous overnight session.
Museum entry is free and no advance booking is needed.
Designed for families with children aged 8+, with younger visitors welcome too.