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A stone‘s throw from the Pointe Saint Mathieu, step back in time in this exceptional German command post bunker.

On 5 floors, discover a museum focused on personal accounts and anecdotes, illustrated by thousands of objects, documents and photographs. Underground, experience the daily life of soldiers on the Atlantic Wall.

Then, in the many themed rooms, relive the History of the war in Brittany, told by those who lived trhough it.

And finally, discover the unique panorama offered by the rooftop observation posts over the entrance to the Bay of Brest, the Crozon peninsula and the island of Ushant.

A stone‘s throw from the Pointe Saint Mathieu, step back in time in this exceptional German command post bunker.

Then, in the many themed rooms, relive the History of the war in Brittany, told by those who lived trhough it.

And finally, discover the unique panorama offered by the rooftop observation posts over the entrance to the Bay of Brest, the Crozon peninsula and the island of Ushant.

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The “Musée Mémoires 39-45” is a childhood dream.

We are two brothers, Aurélien and Clément Coquil, passionate about History, or rather passionate about all the individual experiences of senior Bretons during WW2.
All these stories that make History.
We have been collecting these memories for more than 20 years, from combatants and their families and from civilians caught upin the turmoil. It is these accounts and real-life experiences that could very well come from your parents or grandparents that you will find in the museum, illustrated by objects and photographs.
We are always interested in accounts and mementoes from this period, do not hesitate to contact us!

The “Musée Mémoires 39-45” is a childhood dream.

Musée Mémoires 39-45

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fam old

19:24 07 Mar 25

Ur brav and virdi. Kampennet mat ar blockhaus, kinniget eo brav ar prezhioù dastumet a-hed ar bloavezhioù. Sichant-tre perc'henned al lec'h ha laouen int bet o kaozeal ganeomp eus kalez traoù dedennus.

Aurore Legrain

16:53 06 Mar 25

Magnificent immersive journey

GR Bordeaux Prestige

18:04 03 Mar 25

Super moving

Dermot Fuller

14:01 27 Feb 25

Really interesting place!!

Alain Rannou

20:31 26 Feb 25

Very good surprise for this museum. The 1h30 visit passes very quickly as the reconstructed scenes from this dramatic period are perfect. You would believe it.
In short, it’s definitely worth the detour!

Françoise BRAULT

10:47 26 Feb 25

Museum to absolutely see...the exhibitions are Top! don't miss the bombing of Brest in the cellar. It looks like it!!

Ludovic BERTRAND

09:53 20 Feb 25

My congratulations for the preservation of this site, the quality of the presentations and of course, the excellent welcome.

Pauline Salaün

22:34 19 Feb 25

Very well done museum, the children loved it!

Elias Guerrouj

11:44 19 Feb 25

Thank you to the whole team for this unforgettable experience.
The past deserves to be maintained and passed on by enthusiasts like you.
A surprise and memorable animation
Simply thank you.

Gaelle Trotot

15:53 13 Feb 25

Really very good

Adeline Guitton

15:44 10 Feb 25

To do
Really super interesting

Stéphane Balssa

17:49 09 Feb 25

Immersive family museum in a bunker, top scenography, I recommend

Annika Frommknecht

18:02 09 Jan 25

If there's one thing the French can do, it's museums! This one is dedicated to the German occupation and what the Allies luckily did with it. We can be forever grateful! The development of the situation between 39 and 45 is presented on a total of 5 floors. Scenes that were certainly the same are shown, accompanied by audio, with these initially being set to music in German. Contemporary witness reports provide additional and very clear explanations without appearing cheesy! Then you go through all the stages of development in this bunker. Captivity, Resistance, Allies. Here too, there are always contemporary witness reports. An air raid can be relived as a simulation, very impressive. There is also a small outdoor area with a US tank, a few anti-aircraft guns and a trench, but it is too styled to appear remotely realistic. This could have been improved somewhat if necessary. Otherwise: worth every cent!!! Thanks. Admission: €8.50, as of August '24. Explanations in French, English and German. Recommendation for families: not suitable for children under 12! They might not fully explain the story behind it and some things might be a bit disturbing.

David Martin

15:39 04 Jan 25

A true reality

Therese Cottard

20:39 03 Jan 25

Very good welcome very good
The exhibitions are of quality

Damien Davranche

11:57 03 Jan 25

Top sincerely nothing to complain about. Clean, clear installation, top decor. A largely reasonable price. Friendly welcome... We will come back if we come back to the area. Thanks to these enthusiasts

Davy Le Gall

11:02 31 Dec 24

Exceptional museum!!!
You absolutely must not miss the simulation!!!

Philippe Pa25

04:03 29 Dec 24

An exceptional museum for those interested in this period of our history. Men, weapons, uniforms, anecdotes are very well presented.
An enriching visit.

Michael van Engelen

20:24 23 Dec 24

Wasn’t aware of any war time installations in the area. 🙄 So, as a history nerd, I had to go there and found a pretty decent museum. Well maintained and very explanatory. It’s basically around a former German artillery position. Interesting stuff is shown.

Antoin D

16:41 17 Dec 24

Unavoidable. Friendly owner and very interesting museum.

Lucie Mossard

10:39 17 Dec 24

Very beautiful museum on several floors, with indoor and outdoor parts

Arthur 0101 O

15:36 06 Dec 24

It is really worth it in summer. The outside is really beautiful by seeing the fort and the inside is also really interesting because you can discover how everyone lived underground.

Benell27 Deslandes

13:18 25 Nov 24

Superb place

Louis Hocquaux

12:18 17 Nov 24

Came in 2017 with my parents, great exhibition and above all I put myself in the place of an average French person who is terrified in a cellar rich in sound and light which recreates the Second World War

Maïté

23:15 10 Nov 24

Beautiful place with a view of everything. Discover what happened during the war as they experienced it.

Camille Tagliavini

23:06 09 Nov 24

everything is perfect the thing that needs to be improved is at the beginning there are explanations but with not much light I had to take out my phone and meter the flash

Joel DE GUIDEL

20:25 06 Nov 24

Passionate about history, it was with great pleasure that I visited this museum. Impressive bunker. Beautiful pieces presented. Recommended for any history buff.
Very friendly welcome.
Easy access and parking.

Andy Dolinski

14:34 25 Oct 24

This is a wonderful museum and I love the way they have framed the stories - both known facts and stories from those who lived the experience first hand. Took us over 2 hours to read through everything. Worth a visit!

Aleksei Anikeev

11:49 25 Sep 24

One of the most interesting places in western France. A place where history stopped. Thanks to enthusiasts, this command centre, built by the Germans, has been restored and restored to its original state. It is accessible to everyone.

Elaine Barker

13:30 16 Sep 24

Interesting place lots of information on ww2 in 3 languages..well laid out easy to read displays and so many objects of interest and moving personal stories..left feeling quite emotional..well worth a visit.

Richard Scholes

16:18 02 Sep 24

A really interesting museum and excellent value for money

Steven van Vessum

17:48 21 Aug 24

The bunker is in great condition. The museum is small but very informative, and with the museum being small it has a very personal and special feel to it.

Samuel Watkins

17:21 07 Aug 24

Great museum, lots of interesting stories of the locals during the war

Christian Bohmeier Meyer

15:21 07 Jul 24

Nice Museum, with many Information and finaly a View over the bay

13:59 09 Jun 24

We found this museum by chance, after googling the name of an English general who liberated a fort located in the Brittany coast. I have never been more thankful for a Google Search. This museum takes you on one of the most accurate, touching, emotional journeys concerning the facts and events of WW2. The museum itself is one of a kind, built in a former German bunker, which has been faithfully renovated to showcase the life of German soldiers and generals in the bunker. On the upper levels you will be taken on a tour through the years of the war, which will be recounted to you through the eyes and experiences of those who lived it - you will literally walk through memories. You will also find plenty of memorabilia and objects from those years, which people have donated to the museum, alongside their testimonies and memories. Thanks to an anti-bomb panic room, you will also be able to somewhat experience what it meant to be subjected to air raids, with visual representations and sounds. Just outside the museum you can take a close look to some equipment, including an original American LCVP employed during D-Day, an American tank and a German Flak. At the end of our visit we had the chance to chat for a bit with one of the founders of the museum, who explained that it took 20 years to gather all the stories to then build what we can now experience. This place is a true monument and homage to the memory of everyone who fought for freedom and for all the lives lost. It is our duty now to remember it and this museum is the right place to start. I highly reccomend the visit.

janet banks

17:52 28 May 24

A wonderful experience, multi lingual information. The stories were poignant and it made us feel a little understanding of the lives of those who lived through WW2 in this area.
A must visit place!

Frances Moore

13:36 04 May 24

Absolutely 💯 brilliant & very interesting 🧐

Ian Robertson

17:09 15 Apr 24

Excellent museum. Lots to see and very educational about life in Brittany during the war. Highly recommended.

이인규

21:26 13 Apr 24

Excellent place!

Jenish Shah

17:38 09 Apr 24

A must visit. The properiters were very friendly and allowed to have some drone shots. The best part for me is that everything was accessible in English.