{"id":21523,"date":"2020-09-28T20:16:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T18:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=21523"},"modified":"2025-03-02T21:44:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T19:44:53","slug":"historial-de-la-grande-guerre-musee-de-thiepval","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/historial-de-la-grande-guerre-musee-de-thiepval\/","title":{"rendered":"Historial de la Grande Guerre &#8211; Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Historial de la Grande Guerre \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval<\/strong>, located in <strong>Thiepval<\/strong>, France, is a poignant museum dedicated to the history of World War I, with a particular focus on the <strong>Battle of the Somme<\/strong> and its immense human impact. Situated near the <strong>Thiepval Memorial to the Missing<\/strong>, this museum provides deep insight into the experiences of soldiers and civilians during one of the war&#8217;s most devastating campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historial de la Grande Guerre \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 Rue de l&#8217;Ancre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">80300 Thiepval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/27\/france\/\">France<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historial.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.historial.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:thiepval-accueil@historial.org\">thiepval-accueil@historial.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+33 32 274 6047<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 1 &#8211; October 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily 09:30 &#8211; 18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 1 &#8211; February 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily 09:30 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed Annual closure: December &amp; January<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/historial.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/historial1418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-7775\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/twit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7775\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d163956.1716879869!2d2.5481369230862896!3d50.05229337942244!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47dd596c456bcd93%3A0xfff5bd44b9603ada!2sHistorial%20de%20la%20Grande%20Guerre%20-%20Mus%C3%A9e%20de%20Thiepval!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1601316312755!5m2!1snl!2snl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/historial-de-la-grande-guerre-musee-de-thiepval\/nieuport-17-1530-2-french-air-force\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21531\"><img 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href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/historial-de-la-grande-guerre-musee-de-thiepval\/nieuport-17-1530-2-french-air-force-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21535\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nieuport-17-1530-2-French-Air-Force-4-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Nieuport 17 1530\/2 French Air Force, Historial de la Grande Guerre \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval, Thiepval France\" class=\"wp-image-21535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nieuport-17-1530-2-French-Air-Force-4-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nieuport-17-1530-2-French-Air-Force-4-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nieuport-17-1530-2-French-Air-Force-4-420x280.jpg 420w, 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The permanent exhibition of 400m2 unites museum pieces, archaeological artefacts, multimedia, and large-scale installations such as the replica of <strong>Charles Guynemer<\/strong>\u2019s aeroplane. The 60-metre long mural by Joe Sacco opens an imaginary window onto the 1 July 1916 battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World War I Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum explores the causes, consequences, and human toll of the Great War through a vast collection of artifacts, including weapons, uniforms, personal items, letters, and photographs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides a detailed narrative of the <strong>Battle of the Somme<\/strong>, fought in 1916, one of the deadliest battles in history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multinational Perspective<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum emphasizes the global nature of World War I by showcasing the perspectives of soldiers from <strong>France<\/strong>, <strong>Great Britain<\/strong>, and <strong>Germany<\/strong>. This unique comparative approach helps visitors understand the shared suffering of all sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Displays<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multimedia presentations, including maps, videos, and soundscapes, immerse visitors in the history of the war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed dioramas and models depict the trenches and battlefield landscapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civilian Life<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Historial de la Grande Guerre \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval<\/strong> examines how the war affected civilians in Europe, from displacement to the challenges of life on the home front.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thiepval Memorial to the Missing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjacent to the museum is the <strong>Thiepval Memorial<\/strong>, a monumental structure that commemorates over <strong>72,000 British and South African soldiers<\/strong> who died in the Battle of the Somme and have no known grave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The memorial was designed by architect <strong>Sir Edwin Lutyens<\/strong> and stands as a powerful symbol of loss and remembrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Film and Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A short introductory film offers an overview of the Battle of the Somme and its historical context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exhibits guide visitors through the timeline of the war, focusing on the personal stories of those who lived and fought.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Focus<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong>Historial de la Grande Guerre \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval<\/strong> is designed to educate visitors of all ages, making it an ideal stop for history enthusiasts, students, and families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflection and Remembrance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The proximity of the Thiepval Memorial adds a deeply emotional dimension to the visit, encouraging reflection on the sacrifices made during the war.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Historial de la Grande Guerre \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de Thiepval, located in Thiepval, France, is a poignant museum dedicated to the history of World War&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21523","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21523"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21523\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34413,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21523\/revisions\/34413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}