Imperial War Museums Reopens to Public

Ai Weiwei’s History of Bombs

Imperial War Museums has opened it’s doors again after three months of closure due to the pandemic. Visitors returning to IWM London are welcomed back by a brand new addition to the museum’s iconic Atrium – a commission from the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, titled History of Bombs.

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