The Great War Museum, an immersion in the heart of the First World War, in Meaux (77)

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At the Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux in Meaux, you can immerse yourself in the daily lives of civilians and soldiers during the Great War of 14-18. A historical museum to discover with friends or family, to plunge into the heart of French History.

Established in Meaux since its creation in 2011, the Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux is a cultural and historical venue unique in the Paris region. Through the museum's permanent collections, (re)discover this piece of history with the help of over 70,000 objects and documents, to plunge you into the heart of daily life during the First World War, from 1914 to 1918.

Covering more than 3,000 m², the museum retraces thehistory of the First World War, from its origins to the key dates of the conflict, including the weapons used, the daily lives of civilians and soldiers, uniforms... The museum boasts one of the richest collections on the 14-18 war, and presents its many historical documents in an innovative, interactive scenography. For families, the museum even offers game booklets to make the visit easier for the youngest visitors!

The Musée de la Grande Guerre is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm, except on May 1st, December 25th and January 1st. Admission is free on the 1st Sunday of the month, otherwise €10 full price, €8 reduced price (students, pensioners, jobseekers, under-26s...), with a family pass including two adults and two minors for €28. The entire museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

To get there, we recommend you take the Transilien line P (Meaux stop) or the RER A towards Marne-la-Vallée Chessy (Marne-la-Vallée stop, then bus 19 to Meaux station). Then it's just a 10-minute walk from Meaux station. A free shuttle bus runs between Meaux station and the museum every weekend throughout the year, as well as every day during zone C school vacations.

Museum news :

Des chevaux et des hommes au musée de la Grande Guerre de Meaux - IMG 1632Des chevaux et des hommes au musée de la Grande Guerre de Meaux - IMG 1632Des chevaux et des hommes au musée de la Grande Guerre de Meaux - IMG 1632Des chevaux et des hommes au musée de la Grande Guerre de Meaux - IMG 1632 Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]

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Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches! [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 28, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Rue Lazare Ponticelli
    77100 Meaux

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    Prices
    Tarif réduit: €8
    Tarif plein: €10
    Forfait famille (2 adultes + 2 enfants - 18 ans): €28

    Official website
    www.museedelagrandeguerre.com

    Booking
    museedelagrandeguerre.tickeasy.com

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