National Museum of Resistance and Human Rights

Where? Place de la Résistance, L-4041 Esch-sur-Alzette

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The National Museum of Resistance and Human Rights, located on the Place de la Résistance in Esch-sur-Alzette, focuses on the history of the Second World War in Luxembourg. Attention: Temporarily closed. Reopening on 1 March 2024.

The National Museum of Resistance and Human Rights, located on the Place de la Résistance in Esch-sur-Alzette, focuses on the history of the Second World War in Luxembourg. Its permanent trilingual exhibition (FR, DE, EN) covers a wide range of topics related to this turbulent period, including: the interwar period, life under the dictatorship and repression, the reactions of the population, the Nazi structures, the concentration camps, the Holocaust and the post-war period. A presentation of human rights and civil resistance completes the exhibition. Temporary exhibitions focus on historical or current topics and artistic or educational approaches.
 

The museum is currently undergoing major renovation work. Reopening on 1 March 2024.


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Opening hours

Opening hours are subject to change. Please check them before your visit in order to be sure.
Thursday28.03.2024 : 10:00 - 19:00
Friday29.03.2024 : 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday30.03.2024 : 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday31.03.2024 : 10:00 - 18:00
MondayClosed
Tuesday02.04.2024 : 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday03.04.2024 : 10:00 - 18:00
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National Museum of Resistance and Human Rights

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Contact

Address: Musée National de la Résistance et des Droits Humains
Place de la Résistance
L-4041 Esch-sur-Alzette
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