Imperial War Museum Duxford

Duxford is an excellent educational resource for students of any age.

Lecturers - book a free preliminary visit to learn more about Duxford's educational relevance to higher education. Contact the Department for Learning at dux-edu@iwm.org.uk or telephone 01223 499341.

American Studies
The American Air Museum tells the story of American air power and its effect on the twentieth century. It is the finest collection of historic American combat aircraft outside of the United States.

British Studies
Montgomery's caravans from the Second World War are located in the Land Warfare Hall, which also displays scenes from all major conflicts in the twentieth century in which Britain was involved, including the Normandy Experience. Also not to be missed is the permanent Battle of Britain exhibit in Hangar 4.

European Studies, Modern History
The Land Warfare Hall features dramatic scenes in tableaux from all of the major conflicts of the twentieth century. The museum itself tells the story of twentieth century conflict.

Aerospace/Technology
Duxford is Europe's premier aviation museum, and classic examples of historic aircraft show the progression of flight technology throughout the century.

We are happy to facilitate visits by students studying

• Air Travel Management
• Technology Management
• Environmental Design

(Please see FE Science and Technology for further information).

• Architecture
• Heritage Studies

Duxford's historic listed buildings date from the First World War. A talk on Leisure and Tourism is available for students.

Art
Historic camouflaged aircraft, scenes in tableaux, open airfield skies, historic buildings, and modern buildings, including the award-winning American Air Museum by Lord Norman Foster, provide the perfect inspiration for art work, including photography. Art for Secondary Schools and Colleges.