National Resistance Museum, Luxembourg

The National Resistance and Human Rights Museum in Esch-sur-Alzette presents three levels of exhibitions covering 1940 to 1945, displaying photographs, documents, and personal belongings from the occupation period. The collections document both persecution and resistance movements during this era.

The institution was established in 1956 by former resistance members and political deportees who joined forces to preserve memories of the war years. This founding reflected their commitment to ensuring future generations would remember the occupation period.

The exhibitions reveal how people experienced the occupation through everyday life and resistance acts, with sculptures and artworks showing personal stories of survival and defiance. These works help visitors understand the human side of wartime hardship.

The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday in the afternoons, with guided tours offered in French, German, and English. Plan time to explore all three floors at a leisurely pace.

The museum holds extensive records of Luxembourg citizens forcibly conscripted into the German army during the occupation. It also documents the significant nationwide strike of 1942, when workers engaged in silent protest against occupation authorities.

Location: Esch-sur-Alzette

Inception: 1956

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00

Website: http://esch.lu/culture/musee/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 49.49237,5.97589

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05