Memorial Museum of the Rhine Maginot Line
contact information
Route du Rhin
RD 10
67390 Marckolsheim
phone : 03 88 92 57 79
phone : 03 88 92 56 98
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Located in Marckolsheim in pillbox # 35 on the third line of defense, this Memorial commemorates the fierce fighting of June 15, 16 and 17, 1940, which resulted in over 80% destructions for the town. The rooms have been rehabilitated such as they were in 1940: firing chambers, generating unit, sleeping quarters, command post, well for drinking water etc.
They are outfitted with original weapons such as an antitank gun, machine guns, mortars, Bren guns, as well as a variety of optical equipment. Weapons and their ammunition, war memorabilia or photographs taken in 1939 and 1940 are displayed in the cabinets. Outside are exhibited various military vehicles, including a 152 mm Russian gun, a Sherman tank, a half-track, an armored car, a field kitchen, an anti-aircraft Bofors gun and part of a Bailey bridge.
They are outfitted with original weapons such as an antitank gun, machine guns, mortars, Bren guns, as well as a variety of optical equipment. Weapons and their ammunition, war memorabilia or photographs taken in 1939 and 1940 are displayed in the cabinets. Outside are exhibited various military vehicles, including a 152 mm Russian gun, a Sherman tank, a half-track, an armored car, a field kitchen, an anti-aircraft Bofors gun and part of a Bailey bridge.
Health services and measures :
Public :
- Adults (individuals)
- Children (individuals)
- Couple
- Families
- Groups
- Schools
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opening hours :
Fom March 15th to June 14th and from September 16th to November 15th : Sundays and public holidays from 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 6 pm .From 08/07 to 15/09 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Groups by appointment throughout the year.
duration :
1h
languages spoken :

accepted animals :
Yes, under certain conditions
access / located :
- Plain
Distance to nearest station :
17
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Kind of visit :
- Free visit
- Guided tour for groups with reservation
additional services :
- Poster
- Shop
- Postcard
Car parking :
- Free parking for cars
- Coach parking
Prices :
- 4€
price reductions / deals :
- Free for children (age limit) : 7
means of payment :
- Cheque
- Cash