Museum of the Great War ticket in Meaux

Museum of the Great War
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  • Explore Europe’s largest First World War collections, including uniforms, weapons, trench art, and personal artifacts
  • Discover the social and emotional impact of the war through letters, photographs, and everyday items
  • Gain insight into history, art, ethnography, and militaria, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Great War
  • Engage with exhibits showcasing technical innovations, military strategies, and human resilience during the First World War

What to expect

Dive into history at the Great War Museum, home to one of Europe’s most extensive First World War collections. With thousands of objects, artworks, and documents on display or preserved in storage, the museum offers a deep exploration of the era. From propaganda posters to soldiers’ and officers’ uniforms, intricate trench craftwork to weaponry, and personal letters to poignant photographs, each artifact tells a story of resilience and humanity. The museum bridges history, ethnography, militaria, and art, presenting the Great War from both technical and human perspectives. Gain insight into military strategies and technologies while uncovering the social impact on those who lived through the conflict. This immersive experience promises a clear and comprehensive understanding of the First World War's complexity and legacy

Explore Europe’s largest First World War collection, featuring uniforms, weapons, trench art, and photographs
Explore Europe’s largest First World War collection, featuring uniforms, weapons, trench art, and photographs
Step into history through letters, artifacts, and artworks unveiling stories of soldiers and civilians
Step into history through letters, artifacts, and artworks unveiling stories of soldiers and civilians
Gain insight into military innovations and strategies alongside the social realities of wartime life
Gain insight into military innovations and strategies alongside the social realities of wartime life
Dive into ethnography, art, and militaria to understand the Great War’s lasting legacy
Dive into ethnography, art, and militaria to understand the Great War’s lasting legacy
Witness the resilience of humanity through trench craft, soldiers’ letters, and everyday wartime items
Witness the resilience of humanity through trench craft, soldiers’ letters, and everyday wartime items
Unravel the technical and social dimensions of the Great War through immersive exhibits and artifacts
Unravel the technical and social dimensions of the Great War through immersive exhibits and artifacts

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