Musée de l'artillerie, Military museum in Draguignan, France
The Musée de l'artillerie is a military museum in Draguignan that displays cannons, ammunition, uniforms, and equipment from different periods. The collection spans from the Middle Ages to the present day and shows how artillery technology changed over time.
The museum began as a collection at Les Invalides in Paris during the 18th century. It moved to Draguignan in 1976 when the Artillery School relocated there.
The museum organizes annual temporary exhibitions and educational activities for schools, offering insights into military history and artillery technology development.
The museum is located in the Bonaparte district and is open to visitors most days, except for a closure during the year-end period. Guided tours are available to help visitors learn more about the collections.
A memorial to fallen artillery soldiers is displayed within the exhibition as a tribute to their sacrifice. The collection also includes a remarkable cannon from 1739 that shows the craftsmanship of the classical period.
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