If you've never visited the Musée de la Grande Guerre, you know where to go this Saturday, May 18, 2024: during the Nuit des Musées, this place dedicated to the First World War is opening its doors to us free of charge. An opportunity for young and old to discover this museum steeped in history, as fascinating as it is educational.
Opened in 2005, this museum has set itself the challenge of presenting the First World War in a didactic, child-friendly way, with an impressive visual reconstruction of a camp and trenches.
The museum was made possible by the thousands of objects collected by Jean-Pierre Verney, a passionate history buff. For over 30 years, he amassed everyday objects, weapons and soldiers' outfits he found at flea markets and garage sales, as well as tanks and Taxis de la Marne bought from collectors. When his wife had had enough of this imposing collection invading the house, he decided to sell it. The Agglomération du Pays de Meaux bought it and built this museum, for the benefit of all visitors.
Since then, the museum has continued to expand its collection through purchases, bequests and donations. Documentary archives, clothing and accessories, paintings, sculptures, period objects... Nearly 70,000 objects and documents retrace the daily and military life of the 14-18 war.
Discover the museum's new temporary exhibition dedicated to the French colonies in the Great War
Two CM2 classes from the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Meaux will present their project during the first part of the Nuit européenne des musées: the pupils will present their work in the room of everyday objects for half an hour per class. Their work will be presented to their parents and classmates, as well as to the public at the Musée de la Grande Guerre.
Discover the permanent collections, which plunge you into the history of the First World War through authentic objects.
Stroll through the museum to the sound of musical instruments and readings about the Great War. An immersive visit in a museum lit by a thousand candles. With musicians from the Cité de la musique Simone Veil.
An exciting evening ahead!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Museum of the Great War
Rue Lazare Ponticelli
77100 Meaux
Prices
Free
Recommended age
From 8 years old
Official website
www.museedelagrandeguerre.com
