What Makes a Home?

A home should feel safe and secure, but during war, home can be found in unexpected places. So what truly makes a place a home when it no longer feels familiar? Join us this summer as we explore the meaning of home and shelter through a variety of free, creative activities. Build and colour paper houses, take them home or display them in IWM's Family Home. Join us in the last week of our summer activity hub as we showcase the amazing work produced by our visiting families over the holidays. As you explore the immersive display, reflect on what home means to you. Creative activities and the opportunity to contribute to the display are still available during this time. Part of the Childhood in War exhibition season at IWM London. Schedule: Activity: Wednesday 22 July to Sunday 23 August 2026. Display: Tuesday 25 August to Monday 31 August. 10am to 4pm. Clore Learning Centre, Level 1. Explore IWM London with free, fun-filled adventure trails and family missions that uncover powerful human stories and reveal the global impact of conflict from the First World War to today. Activities will take place every weekend, and daily over the summer holidays. See below for our full schedule of activities. Meet the authors bringing history to life. Step into amazing true stories and unforgettable adventures this summer at our free Meet the Author events. There’s so much to see and do at IWM London for families. Be sure to check out our top tips to help you plan your visit. Families Free