Musée de la Guerre de 1870 et de l'Annexion, Military history museum in Gravelotte, France.
The museum contains over 6,000 objects, including military artifacts, photographs, and historical documents related to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.
The museum stands on a former battlefield where significant confrontations occurred during the Franco-Prussian War, with its first collection established in 1875.
The exhibits present both French and German perspectives of the war through uniforms, weapons, personal belongings, and detailed dioramas of major battles.
The facility opens Tuesday through Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00, with admission costing 7 euros for adults and free entry for children under 16.
The museum houses the largest memorial hall of the 1870 war, inaugurated by Emperor Wilhelm II in 1905 as the Hall of Remembrance.
Location: Gravelotte
Official opening: 1958
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33387336940
Website: http://cg57.fr/vivrelamoselle/Pages/Tourisme/museesdepartementaux/MuseeGravelotte.aspx
GPS coordinates: 49.11400,6.02990
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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