Handle with care

This handling day at the Imperial War Museum is a good opportunity for children to see artefacts from both World Wars and learn more about the background to the conflicts.

It's part of a summer of special events commemorating the 60th anniversary of D-Day.

Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road, SE1 (020-7416 5320). Sat 17 & Sun 18 Jul, 11.30am & 2.30pm, free. www.iwm.org.uk.