Bastogne War Museum
- Visit: 120–150 min
- Ideal for kids, teens
Adults (aged 19 to 64) EUR 28 · Seniors (aged 65 and over) EUR 24.50 · Children (aged 6 to 18) EUR 15.50
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Why go
- Three immersive experiences and a multimedia display of uniforms, equipment and vehicles in 3-D.
- Artifacts from the lead-up to and Battle of Bastogne, shown in more than 70 display cases.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 20 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today09:30 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- P-51 Mustang replicaA full-size replica painted like Major George Preddy’s aircraft.At the end of the permanent exhibition.
- Mardasson MemorialClimb its spiral stairs to the top, 12 meters above the ground.Beside the museum on the same grounds.
Know before you go
- Open daily from 09:30 to 18:00.
What's inside
- Permanent exhibition arranged in a timeline before, during and after the Ardennes offensive.
- Multimedia room with 3-D displays of uniforms, equipment, vehicles and materiel.
- Separate room showing a 30-minute film about the battle, with commentary in four languages.
With kids
- Children aged 6–13 can take a guided tour about Émile, civilians and soldiers, with firsthand accounts and hands-on activities.
- The Émile tour can include a cooperative outdoor scavenger hunt that visits the Mardasson Memorial.
- School groups aged 6 and up can follow four characters through the war on an audio-guided tour with three interactive multimedia displays.
- Educational activities for pupils aged 6–18 include workshops, digital resources, games and discussions.
Tips for your visit
- Allow at least two hours for the interactive audio tour.
Tours and audio guides
- Permanent exhibition audio-guided route
- At least 2 hours Follows four characters representing different perspectives on the conflict.
- Generations45
- Audio-guided experience Follows American veteran Sergio and German veteran Karl through their postwar lives; opened in 2022.
Interesting facts3
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The former Bastogne Historical Center’s star-shaped structure was kept and incorporated into the new building.
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70 display
The exhibition includes more than 70 display cases, public and private collections, and interactive terminals.
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A multimedia room presents uniforms, equipment, vehicles and materiel in 3-D.
Bastogne War Museum - Wikipedia
History
It closed in 2009, and its structure was incorporated into the new museum.
- 1976The Bastogne Historical Center opened in a star-shaped building.
- 2009The former center closed before construction of the new museum.
- 2014The Bastogne War Museum opened to the public on 22 March, replacing the former center.
- 2022Generations45 opened, following two veterans’ postwar lives.
How to get there
- ParkingFree parking is available at Colline du Mardasson 5, Bastogne.
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- Website
- bastognewarmuseum.be/
- Phone
- 32061210220
Questions and answers
How much is admission to Bastogne War Museum?
Admission is €28 for adults aged 19 to 64.
How long does a visit to Bastogne War Museum take?
Its interactive audio-guided route takes at least two hours.
What are Bastogne War Museum’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 09:30 to 18:00.
Where can I park for Bastogne War Museum?
Free parking is available at Colline du Mardasson 5, Bastogne.
Can children visit Bastogne War Museum?
Children aged 6 to 13 can take a guided tour with firsthand accounts and hands-on activities. Educational activities are available for pupils aged 6 to 18.
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