The Imperial War Museum the national museum of war and conflict  information on artefacts and history of British and Commonwealth military forces.  The wars of the twentieth century have affected each and every one of us in some way, and the Imperial War Museum is here to tell all our stories, covering all aspects of life in wartime.  The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day.  The museum  seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and ‘war-time experience’. It is proud to be regarded as one of the essential sights of London. Set in nine acres of parkland, the Imperial War Museum is close to both the City and Westminster. With the opening of the new Jubilee line extension, the extensive South Bank development, and its proximity to the 'London Eye', the Museum makes a unique and versatile venue for any event.