In Flanders Fields Museum, Ieper (Ypres)
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This award winning museum is located in the eastern end (far left in this photo) of the Cloth Hall (called the Lakenhalle in Flemish). The original Ypres Salient Memorial Museum was refurbished and renamed as the In Flanders Fields Museum in 1998.
In preparation for the 100th anniversary of 1914, In Flanders Fields Museum will undergo a major refurbishment programme with work taking place during the winter of 2010/2011 and again in the winter of 2011/2012. The museum's permanent exhibition will still be open for visitors during the summer of 2010 and 2011.
Archive Collections at the In Flanders Fields Museum
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The Flanders Fields Documentation Centre (Documentatiecentrum) is the memory of the museum. It contains over 5,000 books on the First World War, including the collections of the late Dr. Caenepeel and the late Rose Coombs, MBE. The collection consists of books, trench maps, photographs, newspapers, periodicals and original documents.
For information about the collection and to arrange an appointment to visit the archive go to the Documentation Centre page go to the Knowledge Centre at the In Flanders Fields Museum.
Educational Activities and School Groups
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Education packages are available for 12-13 year olds and 14-15 year olds, tours of the Ypres Salient, day arrangements for visiting the museum and workshops. For further information go to the Educational Activities at the In Flanders Fields Museum.
Shop
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A well stocked museum shop sells a wide range of First World War related books and guides, maps, postcards, CDs and gift items. The shop is located inside the Tourist Office. There is access to it from the Tourist Office and it is situated at the exit of your tour of the In Flanders Fields Museum.
Online Shop
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The museum also offers an online ordering service for selected books and CDs. Details of available products, prices and postage can be found at the Shop page on the In Flanders Fields museum website at
Online shop at In Flanders Fields museumFriends of In Flanders Fields Museum
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For information on how to subscribe to In Flanders Fields Magazine and The Friends of In Flanders Fields Museum go to the Friends page on the In Flanders Fields website:
Friends of In Flanders Fields MuseumRenovation of In Flanders Fields Museum: 2010-2012
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From 1st December 2010 the In Flanders Fields Museum will undergo a major project of renovation and extension. The museum's management apologizes for any possible inconvenience during the periods when the museum will be closed over the two winters of 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. An exciting part of the renovation will be the extension of floorspace for In Flanders Fields, which will enable the contents of the archive (the Documentation Centre) to be housed within the museum. The new-look museum will re-open on 1st April 2012.
Visitor Information for In Flanders Fields
Location
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The museum is situated on the upper floor of the Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle) on the market square (Grote Markt) in the centre of the historic city of Ieper, formerly known by the French name of Ypres.
The museum entrance is situated in the western courtyard of the Cloth Hall, which is reached by walking through the Donkerpoort passageway under the bell tower archway in the centre of the southern façade of the Cloth Hall.
In Flanders Fields Museum entranceOpening Hours: 2010
- 1 April - 15 November 2010: Daily 10.00 - 18.00
- 16 November 2010 - 30 November 2010: Tue - Sun 10.00 - 17.00
The museum is closed from 1 December 2010 - 31 January 2011.
Opening Hours: 2011
Refurbishment of the museum will be in progress and the existing permanent exhibition only will be open for the spring and summer of 2011:
- 1 February - 18 September 2011: Daily 10.00 - 18.00
The museum will be closed from 19 September 2011 - 31 March 2012.
Re-opening of In Flanders Fields: 1 April 2012
The refurbished museum will re-open on 1 April 2012.
Admission Charges for 2010
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Individual
- Adult: Euros 8,00
- Age from 7 to 25: Euros 1,00
- Age under 7: free
Group (minimum 20 persons)
- Mixed groups: Euros 5,50
- Adult education (age 25 +): Euros 4,00
- School (age up to 26): Euros 1,00
Your ticket to IFFM grants you free access to the Municipal Museum Ypres, the Museum of Education and the Godshuis Belle Museum.
Reservations
Reservations can be made for:
- a group of minimum 20 persons (with 1 free ticket for a minimum of 20 paying persons)
- a school group of minimum 15 persons (with 1 free ticket for a minimum of 15 paying persons)
- a guided tour (2 hours) at Euros 50,00 per guide. Maximum 30 persons per guide).
For further details see the Reservations page at Reservations at In Flanders Fields museum
Contact Details
In Flanders Fields Museum, Lakenhallen, Grote Markt 34, B 8900 Ieper, Belgium
Telephone +32 (0)57 239 220
Fax +32 (0)57 239 275
Email flandersfields@ieper.be
Location of In Flanders Fields Museum
The museum is located inside the Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle) in the centre of Ieper. The entrance is reached through the inner courtyard of the Cloth Hall.
Related Links
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Visiting the City of Ieper - Ypres
Ieper - YpresIeper Tourist Office
Ieper (Ypres) Tourist OfficeVisiting the Ypres Salient Battlefields
The Ypres Salient BattlefieldsAcknowledgements
(1) - (7) Photographs courtesy of Ieper Tourist Office, copyright Stad Ieper - Tijl Capoen.
(8) Image courtesy of In Flanders Fields Museum.