Musee de la Grande Guerre
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About
With a collection of some 70,000 items and documents that tell of everyday military life during World War I, the Great War Museum in Meaux (Seine-et-Marne, France) is an opportunity to delve into the history of the First World War, also known as the Great War. The Museum, which opened on 11 November 2011 on the site of the First Battle of the Marne in Meaux, is Europe’s biggest First World War museum. Spread across 3,000 square metres, it has one of the richest and most varied collections linked to the Great War, with attractive, innovative scenography. The museum is closed every year the last three weeks of August; please consult the official website before to make a reservation to check the annual closing dates.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes