Question 1

Do I need to book a ticket?

Accepted Answer

We encourage everyone to book a free ticket as it helps us to manage visitor numbers but you are welcome to turn up without a ticket to see the exhibition (on the days we are open). Please notify us if you are visiting in a group larger than 6 people.

Question 2

Do I need to book a ticket for a specific time slot?

Accepted Answer

No. Please select "10am" on the date that you'd like to visit, and you can visit at any time during exhibition opening hours on that day. We'd recommend to arrive at least 1 hour before exhibition closing time, so you have the opportunity to see everything.

Question 3

How long does it take to view the exhibition?

Accepted Answer

It takes about an hour to view the exhibition and digital exhibits in our Mediatheque. There are additional optional items to view for as long or as little as you like such as the air raid reports database, bomb damage maps,  and a selection of reference books.

Question 4

Tell me more about my donation.

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your support! A small donation can make a big difference to our work to preserve and share London's archives by helping us to deliver outreach and learning activities, develop free exhibitions and care for the collections.

Question 5

Questions about accessibility?

Accepted Answer

The exhibition is held on the first floor and is accessible by stairs and a lift. An accessible toilet is adjacent to the exhibition space. Further details: www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/accessibility . Please contact ask@tla.libanswers.com if you have any specific queries about access needs.

Question 6

Do you offer curator-led tours?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we're running curator-led tours on selected dates. For more details and to book, please see the Eventbrite page: Curator-led Exhibition Tour - London in the Second World War.

Question 7

Are group visits possible for adults?

Accepted Answer

Groups of 7 or more people need to make special arrangements to visit so we can manage capacity - please contact ask@tla.libanswers.com to make a group booking. In addition, we may be able to offer curator-led tours of the exhibition for groups for a small charge, depending on staff availability.

Question 8

Are school group visits possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Interactive learning sessions about the Second World War can be booked for Key Stage 2 classes, and take place in our Learning Studio. These can be combined with a visit to the exhibition - please indicate on the booking form. See https://www.thelondonarchives.org/learning/primary-schools

Question 9

School  group visits - additional details

Accepted Answer

If you’d like to bring a school group to visit the exhibition only, without an interactive learning session, please contact TLA.Schools@cityoflondon.gov.uk with the proposed date of your visit.

Question 10

Do you have a cafe?

Accepted Answer

We don't have a cafe on site, but we're located right next to Exmouth Market, which has lots of good options for coffee and lunch.

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