The Museum of History is located in the former barracks of the castle. Several comprehensive collections showcase different eras in the history of Belfort and its surroundings. Hundreds of military artefacts, among them a significant collection of weapons, hats and uniforms as well as detailed information about religion, cooking, toys and traditional dresses highlight the different aspects of the town from the Stone Age up to the 20th century.
Musée d'Histoire de Belfort
Belfort
France
Archaeology
47.636719, 6.8650282999999
Address
Musée d'Histoire de Belfort
La Citadelle de Belfort
rue Xavier Bauer
90000
Belfort
France
Opening hours
Monday:
9:30-12:30, 14:00-18:00
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Wednesday - Sunday:
9:30-12:30, 14:00-18:00
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Monday:
10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:30
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Wednesday - Sunday:
10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:30
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Monday - Sunday:
10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:30
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Monday:
10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:30
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Wednesday - Sunday:
10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:30
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Currently and upcoming
Exhibition
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In 1927, the City of Belfort decided to renovate the municipal theater built in 1878. Julien Hirsch, a Parisian architect, was chosen for the project. Through the intermediary of Léon Delarbre ...
Exhibition
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January 11, 2023 marked the bicentenary of the birth of Colonel Aristide Denfert-Rochereau (1823-1878). Well-known as the heroic defender of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871, he was ...
Exhibition
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Given the Belfort ties of Marie Richon (1849-?), whom Camille Lefèvre (1853-1933) married in 1882, the childless couple decided in 1932 to donate their entire collection of paintings, sculptures and ...