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Museum Hooge Crater

Meenseweg 467, Ieper (Ypres) 8902, Belgium
0032 57 46 84 46
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Type: Museums
Owner description: Full scale reconstructions of war scenes, an extended collection of weapons, war equipment and photos make this museum to a true must-see!The chapel,... more » Owner description: Full scale reconstructions of war scenes, an extended collection of weapons, war equipment and photos make this museum to a true must-see!The chapel, in which the museum is located, dates back from the early twenties. This chapel was built directly across the Hooge Crater cemetery in memory of the many fallen soldiers on the battle fields of ‘Hooge’ over a period of 4 years. Rare military clothing of the troops, that where fighting in the ‘Ypres Salient’ (Ieperboog) are exposed in glass displays. Also you can see some full scale scenes of the Great War battle fields, very authentically reproduced. The theme of the scenes is very divers: German bunkers, British trenches and full scale horses with cavalry troops on their backs. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Great little museum thats def. worth a visit. Better than the museum at Passendale. Opposite the cemetery.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

This is really well done and a indicated route takes you logically through the place. Take your time there is plenty to see. The remains of the crater are across the road at the far end of the cemetery although it is filled in now

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Very good collection of artefacts from the war. So much on display it could take quite a while to get through so unfortunately you have to pick and choose. Great stop when around the battlefields for some information. Good little cafe too!

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Taranaki
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Privatelu run WW1 Museum, well run with excellent displays and realistic sounds with a lovely café/bar attached

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

A superbly presented museum which displays an amazing amount of artefacts. The surviving trench wooden ladders and duck boards are evocative of the trench warfare. A must visit for anyone interested in the history of World War 1. Absolutely brilliant, and I shall certainly return as there was so much to see!

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

The small museum was very well arranged a nd provided some great impressions of the ww1 period. The small cemetery is immaculate and worth a visit.

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Ramsgate, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

The artefacts at this museum are interesting but the guy that owns it is just plain rude and spoilt the experience for me. It's almost like it was offensive for someone British to visit. The same artefacts are on display in the Hill 62 museum down the road but you actually get a warm welcome and friendly chat there as... More

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Crowthorne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

There is a small cafe there as well Opposite is one of the many war grave cemeteries and a few yards up the road a place to see the trenches. The museum it's self is well laid out and filled with all sorts of war related items from both sides they are set out well and help you get a... More

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Hertfordshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

After many years in the battlefields this was a first visit to this museum. It is an excellent museum with a lot of interesting artefacts. The owners are very polite and serve great coffee in the cafe. The museum is good value for money and it is worth taking a stroll 100m up the road to the trenches that have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

A surprisingly well-curated private museum. Very well presented and labeled exhibits, including a Fokker TriPlane. Also, an easy walk to the craters and trenches at the adjacent site, and to Hill 60.

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