Imperial War Museum, London

This museum is in a beautiful but forbidding former mental hospital in Lambeth, which was once known as "Bedlam". It houses a vast collection of items all relating to history of Britain at war. From airplanes to tanks to missiles to fine art and photography, it is highly informative, and not just for boys.

There are special exhibitions, besides the permanent collection, offering something of interest to all. Recent exhibits have included: 1940 House, The Spanish Civil War, and Voices from Korea.

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.

Also be sure to see the Holocaust Museum. Kid's will love the Blitz Experience, and the Trench, bringing the days of WW2 to life.

The Museum is not only at its main London location but also at its three further branches: the Cabinet War Rooms in Whitehall, the historic ship HMS Belfast moored in London, and Duxford Airfield near Cambridge in Cambridgeshire.

Though admission to the museum is free, you can opt for Audio guides, priced Adults & children: £3.50, Concessions: £3.00. The full tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, so it allows you to listen to as much, or as little, as you like.