Hooge Crater, Military museum in Zillebeke, Belgium.
The museum exhibits weapons, uniforms, photographs, and military equipment through detailed life-size scenes depicting First World War events in the Ypres region.
The site gained prominence in July 1915 when British forces detonated a mine, creating a massive crater that became a strategic position during battles.
Located in a former chapel built in 1927, the museum preserves the memory of soldiers who fought in the Ypres Salient through personal artifacts.
The museum operates Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sundays until 21:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The museum displays an original 1916 Ford T Ambulance and a replica Fokker DR1 aircraft, demonstrating transportation methods during the Great War.
Location: Ypres
Address: Meenseweg 467 8902
Website: http://hoogecrater.com
GPS coordinates: 50.84585,2.94809
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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