The research centre is housed in the former rectory at Zonnebeke, a modernistic building by Huib Hoste. It is a place where researchers, students and interested individuals can ask their questions about the region’s battlefields and heritage.

Research Centre

Ieperstraat 1
B-8980 Zonnebeke
T 051 77 04 41
kenniscentrum@zonnebeke.be

Simon Augustyn
Researcher
Contact Simon

Opening hours

Mon – Thu : 01pm – 04.30 pm by appointment

We make an exception for relatives of First World War casualties.
Do you have a query concerning  a fallen soldier from World War I and there is no staff available at the research centre? Please turn to the reception desk at the museum.

Closing days 2025:

  • 21 April
  • 1 & 2 May
  • 29 & 30 May
  • 9 June
  • 11 July
  • 21 July
  • 15 August
  • 10 & 11 November
  • 22 December to 2 January