In Flanders Fields Museum, Ieper/Ypres

The Ypres Salient

In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres

Interpretations

Poems

About the site

Who we are
Rembrella

The In Flanders Fields Museum is located inside the Cloth Hall (Lakenhallen) on the Market Square in the centre of Ieper (Ypres) The original Ypres Salient Memorial Museum was refurbished and the In Flanders Fields Museum was opened in 1998. This award winning museum is located inside the Cloth Hall on the Market Square in the centre of Ieper (Ypres).

Documentatiecentrum (Documentation Centre) Dr. A. Caenepeel

The documentation centre of In Flanders Fields museum contains over 5,000 books on the First World War, including the Dr. Caenepeel and Rose Coombs collections, trench maps, photographs, newspapers and periodicals and original documents.

For information about the collection and to arrange an appointment to visit the archive contact Jan Dewilde, Curator.

Telephone +32 (0)57 239 450

Fax +32 (0)57 239 459

Shop

The museum shop sells a wide range of First World War related items and books.

School Parties

Education packs are available for 12-13 year olds and 14-15 year olds. For packs and reservations to the museum contact The Educational Service of the Municipal Museums, Janseniusstraat 9, 8900 Ieper or contact Dominiek Dendooven, Education

Location

In Flanders Fields Museum, Ieper (Ypres) The museum is situated on the upper floor of the Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle) in the centre of Ieper (Ypres).

Opening Hours

April - September: Mon - Sun 10.00 - 18.00

October - March: Tue - Sun 10.00 - 17.00

Admission

Admission charge. Group rates available.

Reservations

Contact Petra Delvaux or complete a reservation form on the In Flanders Fields website.

Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum website for full information on the museum and how to subscribe to In Flanders Fields Magazine and The Friends of In Flanders Fields.

Telephone +32 (0)57 239 220

Fax +32 (0)57 239 275

e-mail Peter Slosse, Manager

Ypres Salient Museums