Visit the Linge memorial
with schoolchildren

An educational tour that illustrates the First World War history curriculum

Reservations required

contact@linge1915.eu

Visiting the museum with schoolchildren is a direct parallel to the history syllabus, offering an immersive, hands-on approach to the First World War. Adapted to different school levels, this educational experience enriches pupils' knowledge and raises their awareness of the importance of collective memory. Whether in primary, middle or high school, each class will find resources adapted to its age and curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of this important historical period.

Opening hours

from 01 May to 11 November 2024

Open every day
from 9 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm

Rates

school

Middle school and primary school: €30 per class with two accompanying adults.
High school: €6 per person
Reservations required at least 3 weeks in advance.

Visit duration

Self-guided tour

The film lasts 20 minutes, and you'll need a good half-hour to visit the museum, depending on your level of interest. The trench tour varies in difficulty, from 30 minutes to 1h30.

Good to know

our recommendations

Come well-shod to explore the trenches.
You are in an area of remembrance, and we encourage you to behave respectfully.
Children must not run around the museum or climb into the trenches.

Parking

bus

The museum has 3 parking spaces for buses.

Catering

eating and drinking

Please bring your own drinks, as it's not possible to buy food or drink on site. The nearest refreshment points are the Glassborn or Mussmiss farm inns (less than 2km away).
There are3 picnic tables 50 m away in the nearby forest.

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The Battlefield

The Linge battlefield is a living witness to a page of history that must not be forgotten. It still bears the scars of the deadly fighting that took place there from July 20 to October 16, 1915.

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Visit the Linge memorial with schoolchildren