About this site
Imperial War Museums’ preserved underground wartime command centre and Churchill Museum beneath Westminster.
Why it made the universeHigh-value Europe expansion: major WWII/Churchill museum in Westminster
Museums
Churchill War Rooms
London · England · United Kingdom
GBRTicket required51.5022° N · 0.1293° WHistory Museum
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Open daily; current operating times are published on the official Churchill War Rooms visit page and may vary seasonally.
- Last entry
- Timed to current daily closing schedule; check the official visit page for the date of travel.
- Time to allow
- Allow about 2–3 hours for the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes; advance booking is recommended, especially at peak periods.
- Price
- Paid admission; current adult, concession and family prices are published through IWM’s official ticket portal.
Getting there
- Public transport
- Near Westminster and St James’s Park Underground stations; walkable from Whitehall and Parliament Square.
- Parking
- No dedicated visitor parking; central London public transport is strongly recommended.
- Accessibility
- Churchill War Rooms publishes a dedicated access guide; most public areas are accessible, with assistance available for mobility and sensory needs.
Know before you go
- Bags
- No cloakroom or lockers. Suitcases, wheeled luggage and large items are not admitted.
- House rules
- Historic underground environment with narrow sections; security and bag restrictions apply.
On site
- Food & drink
- On-site café facilities are available; follow current museum food and drink rules.
Record status
- Selection
- EXPANSION_ADDED
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AQ, United Kingdom
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