Approved by children
Museums too boring for children? Quite the opposite! Our museum is officially approved by and for children. We love nothing more than pampering you and your little one(s), and we hope you’ll feel right at home here. Thinking of visiting with a young explorer? On this page, you’ll find all the information you need, from practical details to family activities. We hope to see you soon!
Taking a trip to the Passchendaele Museum together
Discover and experience the story of the First World War and the Battle of Passchendaele in the interactive design of the museum. Authentic letters, uniforms and animations give both young and old an insight into how life must have been on and around the battlefields. Descend into the dugout and discover how the British went to live underground in 1917. The accurately reconstructed British and German trenches with shelters offer a unique experience and give a deeper insight into life at the front. The immersive experience ‘Passchendaele 1917’ shows the course of the battle and its impact on the landscape.
Family-friendly trail
Looking for an educational and fun family activity? Then the Passchendaele Museum is the perfect destination!
During your visit, children can enjoy the “On an Adventure with Lisa, Louis, and Maurice” trail for free. With a child-friendly audio guide and a foldable map, they’ll learn more about the Great War through play. Along the way, they’ll complete entertaining tasks.
Meanwhile, (grand)parents can follow their own trail at the same pace, guided by an audio guide.
Prepare your visit
- The Passchendaele Museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). You can expect your visit to take around 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Check our admission fees and location.
- The audio guide is always included in the museum admission price, with a tailored version available for children. You can connect your own earphones or headphones to the audio guide, or purchase earphones at the reception (€2).
- You can visit the museum with a pushchair, but carrying your baby in a sling is recommended. Pushchairs can be safely left behind. Prefer to bring it along? The first floor and underground galleries are accessible via a lift, and a guide is available to show you the way.
- There is a changing table in the toilets near the reception. Additional toilets with a changing table are located halfway through the museum route.
- Free lockers are available at the museum entrance. A €1 coin is required to lock them.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed throughout the museum.
- There’s plenty to experience in and around the museum. Check our agenda for an overview of upcoming events.
After your visit
The Passchendaele Museum is located in the Zonnebeke Chateau Grounds, where you can enjoy a stroll by the pond and explore the Passchendaele Memorial Gardens.
Follow the Adventure Trail (1.9 km) to discover the grounds in a fun and active way, with stepping logs, walking bridges, and rope structures.
From the museum, you can set off on various walking and cycling routes to explore the surrounding area.
Visit the website of Tourism Zonnebeke for an overview of all family-friendly activities around the museum, perfect for a fun day out with the whole family!