Imperial War Museum Duxford Museum

Address: Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (seasonal; check website)

Imperial War Museum Duxford is a major aviation and military museum located on the former RAF Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire, England. It forms part of the Imperial War Museums network and preserves extensive collections of military aircraft and vehicles.

Exhibits are spread across large hangars and purpose-built buildings, including the American Air Museum which displays large transport and bomber aircraft. The site also stages regular air shows and flying displays that feature restored historic aircraft.

Duxford airfield was an operational Royal Air Force base in both World Wars and later hosted USAAF units during World War II. The museum has developed on the historic airfield, converting hangars and runways into exhibition and restoration spaces.

Duxford sits near the village of Duxford in Cambridgeshire, roughly 6 miles south of Cambridge, on the flat agricultural landscape of eastern England.

• Site and Administration: Located on the historic RAF Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire and administered as part of the Imperial War Museums group.
• Air Shows and Flying Displays: The site hosts frequent air shows and flying displays that allow visitors to see historic aircraft in operation during scheduled events.

What to See#

• American Air Museum: The American Air Museum is a large exhibition building that displays heavy and transport aircraft along with associated artifacts and interpretive media.
• Hangars and Airfield Displays: Hangars and open-air displays on the former RAF Duxford airfield host additional aircraft, restoration bays, and static exhibits used during air show events.

Imperial War Museum Duxford is in the village of Duxford, Cambridgeshire. It lies roughly 10 miles (15-16 km) south of Cambridge and about 50-60 miles (80-95 km) north of central London. By car you can reach it from Cambridge via the A505; from London use the M11/A11 and local A roads.

The nearest rail station is Whittlesford Parkway or Cambridge (both a drive away); the museum runs seasonal shuttle/coach links from Cambridge and other local points at peak times, and there is on‑site parking for visitors.

• Check the museum's flying-days and events calendar before you go - airshows and flying demonstrations draw very large crowds and often require event tickets or early arrival.
• Arrive early to see aircraft movements on the airfield and to avoid long queues for the most popular hangars (for example, the American Air Museum); plan your route so you visit the largest hangars first.