Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62 facts for kids
Sanctuary Wood Museum, Hill 62
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| Location | near Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium |
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| 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 place in Belgium. It is about 3 kilometers (about 2 miles) east of a town called Ypres. This museum is a private museum. It sits close to the Canadian Hill 62 Memorial and the Sanctuary Wood Cemetery. These places remember important events from World War I.
The museum was once owned by Jacques Schier. He was the grandson of the farmer who first owned this land. His family had the land even before World War I began. Jacques kept the museum just as his grandfather started it. Many visitors knew him as 'Fat Jacques'.
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What You Can See at the Museum
The museum has many items from World War I. You can see a rare collection of 3-dimensional photographs. These photos make it feel like you are really there! There are also old weapons, army uniforms, and bombs on display.
Exploring the Trenches
Behind the museum, you can walk through real trenches. These are parts of the old British trench lines. Trenches were long, narrow ditches where soldiers lived and fought during the war. Walking through them helps you understand what life was like for soldiers.
Museum Facilities
The museum also has a small bar and a café. Here, you can get a drink or a snack. There is also a gift shop where you can find souvenirs.
Image Gallery
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Hill 62 Shell Craters
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Hill 62 Trenches
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Shell casings and weapons inside the museum
Learn More About World War I
- Battle of Hill 60
- Hill 62 Memorial
- Battle of Passchendaele
- Tyne Cot Memorial
