Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62 Facts for Kids

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Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62
Sanctuary Wood Museum, Hill 62
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Location	near Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium
Type	Military Museum
Collection size	World War I 3-dimensional photographs, weapons, uniforms and bombs, British trench lines
Owner	Jacques Schier
Nearest car park	On site

The Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62 is a special private museum in Belgium. It is located about 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of Ypres. This museum is very close to the Hill 62 Memorial and the Sanctuary Wood Cemetery. These places are important for remembering World War I.

Exploring Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62
- A Look Inside the Museum
  - What You Can See
  - Walking Through History: The Trenches
- Visiting the Museum
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Exploring Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62

The Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62 is a unique place. It was owned by Jacques Schier. He was the grandson of the farmer who owned the land before World War I. The family kept the museum just as it was first set up. Many visitors knew Jacques as 'Fat Jacques'.

A Look Inside the Museum

The museum has a large collection of items from World War I. You can see many different things that soldiers used. This includes old weapons, uniforms, and bombs.

What You Can See

One special part of the collection is rare 3-dimensional photographs. These photos help you see what the war looked like. They make the images seem to pop out at you.

Walking Through History: The Trenches

Behind the museum, you can explore real British trenches. These trenches were used during the war. Walking through them helps you understand what life was like for soldiers. It shows how they lived and fought.

Visiting the Museum

The museum also has a small bar and a café. You can get something to eat or drink there. There is also a gift shop. Here you can buy souvenirs to remember your visit.