The Museum of the Great War of the Pays de Meaux

The Museum of the Great War of the Pays de Meaux, near Paris, provides a series of permanent and temporary exhibitions about the First World War and will be marking the Centenary of the conflict.

Musée de la Grande Guerre Pays de Meaux was opened in 2011 and describes itself as “a museum of history and society”.

“Housing a collection unparalleled anywhere in Europe, the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Pays de Meaux offers a new vision of the first worldwide conflict [1914-1918], through innovative scenography illustrating the great changes and upheavals in society that resulted from it”.

“A remarkable heritage to be handed on to future generations. A museum of history and society to help learn of past hardships, better understand present-day society and build tomorrow’s world”.

To visit the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Pays de Meaux website, click here.

Images courtesy of the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Pays de Meaux website

Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News