Book ahead for a full day of aviation history
See iconic aircraft up close, explore six enormous hangars and spend time on a live historic airfield at Imperial War Museum Duxford. From the American Air Museum to hands-on family activities and the Weston Play Zone, this is a museum day out with plenty of room to roam.
General admission includes access to the museum's main exhibition spaces, including the American Air Museum. Families can also look out for free activities at weekends and during school holidays, plus regular aircraft take-offs and landings across the day.
It is a big site, so it works best if you plan for at least half a day. If you are looking for more family-friendly cultural trips, browse more museums and art galleries.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesGeneral Admission gives you entry to IWM Duxford's main museum site, including the hangars, exhibitions and the American Air Museum. This ticket is for a dated visit and includes a pre-booked arrival time slot.
Child, Adult, Concession, Carer and IWM Member ticket types are available, with under 5s admitted free and all children under 16 required to attend with an adult. Online booking is advised, and there are no booking or handling fees on official online bookings.
General admission tickets are date-specific and tied to the branch and date purchased. Your arrival time slot is your expected entry window, and late arrivals may still need to queue.
Adult tickets are for ages 16 to 64, child tickets are for ages 5 to 15, and free child entry is for age 4 or under.
Special events, including air shows and Flying Days, are not included in standard general admission. Guidebooks and optional extras are also separate purchases.
Museum cafés and restaurant are cashless, with card payments only. Only trained assistance dogs are permitted on site.
One free carer is available per disabled visitor. Official guidance says disability-related concession tickets require proof of entitlement on arrival, such as DLA, ESA, PIP or Attendance Allowance, and students must show a valid student card for student concession tickets.
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IWM Duxford works well for families who want a day out with space, structure and plenty to look at together. You can move between giant hangars, historic displays and open-air areas without feeling rushed.
The museum is built around real aircraft, wartime stories and the original Duxford airfield, so there is a clear sense of place from the moment you arrive. It is not just a quick browse, either, because the site stretches for around a mile.
IWM Duxford is home to a major collection of historic aircraft, from Spitfires to the B-52 in the American Air Museum. The scale is a big part of the appeal, especially for children seeing these aircraft in person for the first time.
The site is around a mile long, with six large hangars and outdoor space across the historic airfield. That makes it easier to break the day into smaller sections, with time for exhibits, lunch and a play stop.
Families can use the Weston Play Zone, join free activities at weekends and in school holidays, and make use of baby changing, cafés and accessible toilets across the site. A free shuttle vehicle is also available on request to help visitors move around.
Last entry is 15:00
27th October 2024 - 29th March 2025
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
30th March 2025 - 25th October 2025
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Imperial War Museum, Duxford Airfield, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR, England
Tel: 02074165000
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A general admission ticket includes entry to IWM Duxford's main museum site, including the hangars, exhibitions and the American Air Museum. It also covers access to family activities running at weekends and during school holidays. Special events are separate.
