Historial de la Grande Guerre, Péronne, Somme Battlefields, France
The Historial de la Grande Guerre museum was opened on 1st August 1992. It is an international museum of comparative history. All presentations are made in three languages - French, English and German — to show the experiences of the major participants in the First World War and the impact of this conflict on the 20th century. The museum displays and films aim to show the visitor not only what life was like for the soldier in the front line trenches, but also how he lived behind the trench lines. The effect of the Great War on the civilian populations who were occupied by an enemy force or were forced to flee their homes is also an important part of the museum's exhibitions.
Documentation Centre
Open by appointment (09.00 hours to 12.00 hours and 14.00 hours to 17.00 hours). Entry is free. The Documentation Centre contains archives, photographs, postcards, brochures and other documents on the Great War. There is a library of over 4,000 books, and pamphlets and periodicals. The Centre aims to provide an international approach to the study of the military, political and cultural history of the Great War and its aftermath.
Group Visits
The Historial Group Programmes Department can provide information and reservations for group visits.
Contact : Dominique Frère
Email group@historial.org
Education Visits
Contact: Angèle Carpentier
Email educ@historial.org
Telephone +33 (0)3 22 83 54 14
Location
The Historial is located in the centre of Péronne. There is car parking nearby.
Opening Hours
Daily 10.00 - 18.00 hours.
From 1st October - 31st March: The museum is closed on Mondays.
From mid December to mid January: The museum is closed.
Facilities
Shop, selling a wide range of books related to the First World War; café; restaurant; toilets.
Contact Info
Historial de la Grande Guerre, Chateau de Péronne - BP 63, 80201 Péronne Cedex, France
Telephone +33 (0)3 22 83 14 18
Fax +33 (0)3 22 83 54 18
Email info@historial.org
Web site www.historial.org