In Flanders Fields Museum, World War I museum in the reconstructed Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium.
In Flanders Fields Museum occupies the Cloth Hall of Ypres and documents the First World War on the Western Front. The collections span multiple floors and display objects, photographs, and documents from the war years.
The original Cloth Hall suffered severe damage during the war and was later rebuilt according to its original design. The building has served as a memorial and documentation center for the fighting in the region since its restoration.
The museum's name comes from John McCrae's famous poem about the battle for Ypres. Visitors encounter personal stories of soldiers who fought and died in this region.
The museum is easy to find from the town square and provides accessible entry to the main exhibition spaces. Plan to spend about two to three hours exploring the displays thoroughly.
The museum uses handheld electronic devices that allow visitors to activate exhibition stations and discover individual soldier stories in their own language. These personal encounters with individual lives make the experience especially moving.
Location: Ypres
Inception: 1998
Official opening: 1998
Opening Hours: December 28-January 3 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; January 4-18 off; January 19-March 30 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: http://inflandersfields.be
GPS coordinates: 50.85104,2.88540
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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