With 49,700 visitors since February 2025, the Passchendaele Museum looks back on a successful spring. The reopening on 5 April, following an extensive renewal, marked the start of a new chapter for the museum. Throughout the summer, the museum remains open daily, offering visitors an interactive introduction to the history of the First World War and the Battle of Passchendaele.



An impression of the renewed scenography in the museum (Eric Compernolle)

Successful reopening after extensive renewal

The Passchendaele Museum looks back with satisfaction on a successful spring. Between February and June, the museum welcomed 49,700 visitors. During February and March, it was partially accessible in the run-up to the official reopening on 5 April. That date marked the start of an important new chapter for the Passchendaele Museum following a thorough renewal.

“We are especially grateful for the warm and positive feedback we have received from visitors regarding the revised and more chronological storyline, the renewed scenography and the interactive experience,” says Joachim Jonckheere, chair of the museum.

Summer offer for a wide audience

With the summer holidays approaching, the museum remains a key part of the cultural offer in Flanders Fields. The Passchendaele Museum is open daily – including public holidays – and provides a diverse and accessible experience for a broad audience. Highlights of the visit include the reconstructed trenches, a replica dugout, and the immersive experience Passchendaele 1917. The renewed, free audio guide enriches the visit with additional historical context, allowing visitors to gain deeper insight into the First World War at their own pace.

Interactive trail for families

For families with young children, there is the family-friendly trail On an adventure with Lisa, Louis and Maurice. Together with these characters, a booklet full of activities and a child-friendly audio guide, young visitors embark on a playful and educational journey through the museum.

Explore the heritage landscape around the museum

A visit to the Passchendaele Museum can easily be combined with an exploration of the green surroundings of Zonnebeke. The chateau grounds offer space for rest and recreation, including an adventure trail and the Memorial Gardens. In the immediate surroundings, visitors will also find Polygon Wood – ideal for a refreshing walk – and the impressive Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world. 

Practical information

Discover the story of the Battle of Passchendaele this summer in a renewed and immersive way at the Passchendaele Museum.

• Open daily, including public holidays, from 10:00 to 17:30, with last admission at 16:30.
• Audio guide and ‘On an adventure with Lisa, Louis and Maurice’ trail included in the admission ticket.
• For more information and tickets, visit www.passchendaele.be.