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Musée Mémorial des Combats de la Poche de Colmar - Hiver 1944 / 45

This Museum and Memorial, set up in Turckheim, a medieval city, and housed in the vaulted basement of the former presbytery, relates the two months of fierce fighting in the vicinity of Colmar during the harsh winter of 1944-1945. On display are weapons, equipment, uniforms, posters, photogaphs, dummies wearing German, American and French uniforms, models of tanks and fighter planes... The Museum is dedicated to all the veterans. It is the symbol of Freedom restored for a troubled region of France. It also contributes to preserve an endangered heritage and to teach future generations.

Practical information

Entry price

Full price: 6 € - Students, groups (10 people minimum), veterans, military, Ircos/Gîtes de France card, backpacker's guide: 5 €. Children from 8 to 16 years old: 4€ Children under 3 years old: free
Free for children (age limit) : 8 Group (minimum number of people) : 20

Languages spoken

French
German
English

Opening hours

February open on 1,2,8,9,15,16,22 & 23 and in March on 1,2,8 & 9 from 2pm to 6pm.

April-May-October-November- December : Monday to Saturday 2pm-6pm, Sunday 10am-12pm & 2pm-6pm.

June to September & school holidays : Monday to Friday 2 - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 12pm & 2 - 6pm.

Groups can book all year round. Closed on Sunday mornings in December.

Pets allowed?

No

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