Meaux: WWI Museum Ticket with Family Activities & Access

Summary

Explore Meaux’s Great War museum with hands-on exhibits for all ages

You’ll step into Meaux’s Museum of the Great War and find yourself surrounded by real stories—handwritten letters, uniforms you can touch, family-friendly activities, and thoughtful spaces for reflection. With your entry ticket included and everything accessible for strollers or wheelchairs, you’ll feel both welcome and unexpectedly moved by what you discover.

What’s the experience like?

You walk into the Museum of the Great War in Meaux and it’s quieter than I expected—just a low hum from a school group somewhere down the hall. The air smells faintly like old paper and polished wood. We’d barely made it past the first display when my son tugged at my sleeve, pointing at a battered helmet behind glass. Our guide, Camille, noticed and told us how Jean-Pierre Verney spent decades collecting these things—tiny buttons, letters home, even a child’s toy from 1916. I didn’t expect to feel so much just looking at someone’s handwriting from over a hundred years ago.

The museum isn’t just for history buffs or adults—there’s this children’s area where kids can try on uniforms (my daughter looked so serious in that tiny cap) and mess around with old-fashioned games. I tried one too but honestly had no idea what I was doing; one of the staff laughed and showed me how it worked. There are audioguides if you want them, but sometimes it felt better to just wander and listen to people murmuring in French or English about their own families’ stories. The main keyword here is “Museum of the Great War,” but it never felt like a stiff place—it’s more like walking through memories that belong to everyone.

I kept thinking about how many lives are tucked into those 70,000 objects—boots lined up next to medals, postcards faded at the edges. It’s not flashy or overwhelming; you move at your own pace. There was this moment near the end when sunlight came through the big windows onto a row of old photographs, and for some reason I just stood there for a while. You know how sometimes you leave a place and keep replaying one small detail? For me it was that quiet light on all those faces.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Museum of the Great War

• Arrive at the museum
• Explore exhibits on WWI daily life
• View collection of 70,000 objects
• Use audioguides and game book
• Visit children's area and workshops
• Check museum closing dates before visit

Top questions

Is the Museum of the Great War in Meaux suitable for children?

Yes, there are children’s areas, game books, workshops, and activities designed for families.

How many objects are in the Museum of the Great War collection?

The museum holds over 70,000 objects related to World War I.

Is wheelchair access available at the museum?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs and cane chairs are available onsite.

What does my entry ticket include?

Your ticket includes access to all exhibitions inside the museum.

Are audioguides available at the museum?

Yes, audioguides are offered as part of your visit.

Can infants or small children visit in strollers?

Yes, prams or strollers are allowed throughout the museum.

Are service animals permitted inside?

Service animals are allowed within all public areas of the museum.

When is the Museum of the Great War closed?

The museum closes during the last three weeks of August; check their website before booking.

What’s included

Your visit includes an entry ticket to all exhibitions at Meaux’s Museum of the Great War. Audioguides are available if you want them. The entire space is accessible for wheelchairs or strollers—and there are special areas just for kids plus staff on hand if you need help finding your way around.