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Imperial War Museum
The giant iron battleship gun that sits in front of the entry to the Imperial War Museum clearly proclaims the mission and the material of what lies within: weapons and war. And while boys who love tanks, planes and guns will be mesmerized by the collection, anyone interested in 20th century history can spend hours touring the exhibits. The ground floor contains a selection of World War I and II tanks and fighter jets, but the most compelling permanent exhibits are in the basement (the Trench Experience, World War I and II displays and the Blitz Experience) and the upper floors (the Holocaust and Hero exhibits). For families visiting London with boys 6 to 16, this is a must-stop. (To extend the visit, consider visiting the affiliated Churchill War Rooms at Whitehall.) Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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