Memorial Museum Passchendaele

[Glenn]

Having been invited to the formal open ceremony of the above on behalf of Army Training Regiments, does anyone know what exhibits are on display? Is there a 'handling collection' available (as in the National Army Museum) where groups can touch/feel objects? Also does anyone know the capacity in terms of accommodating coach groups?

Regards,

Glenn

[Mark Hone]

There is quite a long thread on this new museum elsewhere on the forum. It is a revamped version of the old (very good) 'Streekmuseum'. The advertising promises it that it will be a 'traditional display' (I sense a slight dig here at e.g. In Flanders Fields) but will feature a walk-through recreation of a British dugout. I shouldn't think handling will be a feature but the museum will cater for coach parties. Other Pals, including locals, will have more detailed info.

[bkristof]

? Is there a 'handling collection' available (as in the National Army Museum) where groups can touch/feel objects? Also does anyone know the capacity in terms of accommodating coach groups?

Regards,

Glenn

Hi,

i am volunteer in the museum.

There will be a handeling collection in the future, but it will be not there at the opening.

Also parkings for coaches will be provided + a lunch accomodation will be made.

This will be done in the near future.

[Robert Missinne]

Passchendaele Memorial museum opened yesterday.

Info: Tourist Office Zonnebeke

Ieperstraat 5

8980 Zonnebeke

tel. +3251 77 04 41

Fax +3251 78 07 50

e-mail: toerisme@zonnebeke.be

Click here to find pictures of the official opening

Click here to find more info