The Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke has been included in the Michelin Green Guide Belgium 2025 with one Michelin star. This means the museum is considered “worth a visit” when you’re in the area, according to the guide. The Michelin Green Guide is designed for curious travellers who not only want Read more…
The Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke will reopen in full glory from Saturday, 5 April, following extensive renovations. The renewed Passchendaele Museum offers deeper insight into the history of the Battle of Passchendaele. With a revised storyline enriched by personal stories and authentic objects, the First World War truly comes to Read more…
Excited to revisit the Passchendaele Museum? Great news! During the renovation works, you’re welcome from 1 February to 4 April to explore the underground section of the museum and experience the story of the First World War and the Battle of Passchendaele together. Book your visit now. On the Read more…
The Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke looks back on a particularly successful season. Thanks in part to the new immersive exhibition ‘Passchendaele 1917’ and the temporary exhibition ‘Echoes of War’, the museum managed to attract no less than 107,049 visitors. In 2024, the museum was open from 1 February to 17 Read more…
Discover the Current Exhibition Until 17 November The Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke will begin renovations in November. The refurbishment will focus on a revised storyline, optimising the display of the collection and personal stories, and enhancing the castle’s heritage site status. The newly revamped museum is set to reopen on Read more…
The Passchendaele Museum at Zonnebeke is preparing for a lively weekend. On 24, 25 and 26 May, ‘De Weg Terug – The Way Back’ and the Archaeology Days are taking place at the Passchendaele Museum and the chateau grounds. Visitors are welcome to discover the various activities at Zonnebeke. Read more…
The Passchendaele Museum at Zonnebeke opens its doors from 1 February. Visitors can discover a brand new immersive experience and temporary exhibition. With these innovations, the museum wants to continue to bring and commemorate the story of the Battle of Passchendaele and its many victims. New immersive experience ‘Passchendaele 1917’ Read more…
The Passchendaele Museum closed its doors early on 20 November 2023 to carry out planned renovations. The museum welcomed as many as 101,981 visitors last season. An excellent result, exceeding the target number of visitors of 90,000. From 1 February 2024, it will reopen its doors with a brand new Read more…
Pupils of Zonnebeke plant 1,875 flowers in castle park Flanders fields, including the castle park in Zonnebeke, will be 50,000 flowers richer by next spring. Zonnebeke pupils are also participating in this action within the project ‘LANDSCAPES – Feel Flanders Fields’. Our Westhoek has a unique landscape. More specifically, a Read more…
On 20 September 2023, 27 cemeteries and monuments lying around and near the WW I frontline in Flanders fields were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. We are proud of this important recognition. Three of these sites can be discovered in Zonnebeke: Buttes New British Cemetery CWGC Buttes New British Cemetery becomes an assembly cemetery after the war. Immediately Read more…