Somme 1916 Museum, Military history museum in Albert, France.
The Somme 1916 Museum is a military museum housed in a former air raid shelter in Albert, France. The exhibition spans through underground galleries displaying weapons, uniforms, and personal belongings of soldiers from World War I.
The museum occupies a bunker built during World War II. It documents the Battle of the Somme, one of the deadliest conflicts of World War I in 1916.
The museum focuses on remembering soldiers and their experiences during the war. The displays feature personal items and stories about daily moments in the lives of those who fought on the front lines.
The galleries are located underground and can be cool, so it is wise to bring appropriate clothing. The spaces are accessed via stairs and narrow passages, so having good mobility is important for exploring the visit.
The underground galleries contain reconstructed trenches with sound effects that recreate battlefield conditions. Visitors can step inside these reconstructions to gain a sense of what the front line experience was actually like.
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