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Welcome to the Museum Somme 1916.
Located at the heart of the Battles of the Somme (1914-1918), in a tunnel which was converted into an air-raid shelter in 1938, the Somme Trench Museum recreates the life of soldiers in the trenches of the July 1916 offensive, where the allies attacked the positions held by the Germans.
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Musee Somme 1916, Albert, France
Musee Somme 1916, Albert, France The museum is accessible in 4 languages (French- English - German - Dutch).
The struggles that took place in the Somme in 1916 were one of the most terrible battles of the First World War.
From our entrance hall next to the Basilica, visitors enter a 250 meters long tunnel that is 10 meters below surface. As you leave the tunnel you enter our souvenir shop and ultimately Albert’s town park.
Here WW1 scenes in a series of fifteen different alcoves tell the tale of trench warfare in the Somme.
We also have 25 display cabinets in which you can study all kinds of WW1 artifacts and weaponry.
Sound and light effects add to the experience, taking you back to the time of the Great War.
The final part of your visit is the Gallery of Heroes, dedicated to nine individuals who distinguished themselves during the war.
The exit of the museum being in the public garden of the city, you will be able to discover the Arboretum where also floes the Ancre river with its cascades.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No health restrictions
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
judoka80
28 Jul 2023
Superbe musée.
Riche en objets, je suis venu seul mais je reviendrai avec mon fils qui adore ces musées qui sont riches en histoire,.
Merci pour ce moment à bientôt
132kevinp
20 Jul 2023
This museum was put together more than 30y ago (1991). Back then it probably looked pretty good, now it just looks a bit tired.
Has a nice collection of stuff, and models of trench conditions. But no real story of what was going on with the battle. Why were the losses so high? Was was so little ground gained?
For a much more comprehensive story along with updated visual effects I recommend you go to the Battle of Verdun Museum about 100km south.
thedemandingguest
15 Jul 2023
Excellent museum showing great decorum and respect not glorification of war but focussing on the experience of the soldiers who fought
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