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Family visits

Fancy visiting the museum with children? On this page you'll find all the information you need!

Family visits

Discover, in the historic surroundings shaped by the Battle of the Bulge, an exceptional collection of vehicles, armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, some of which took part in the Second World War. The site is also home to Europe’s largest workshop dedicated to the restoration of historic vehicles.

Fancy visiting the museum with children? On this page you'll find all the information you need. ⬇️

Check out our prices for children, young people and families.


Two free activity resources are available at the reception desk to help families discover the collections while having fun.

  • A children’s activity poster (for young visitors aged 5 and over) features games, puzzles and fun riddles on one side, and a fun surprise to take home and build on the other.
  • “On the Tracks” is a family discovery booklet for children aged 8 and over. Full of colourful activities and fun facts for both children and adults, it invites families to explore our rich collections alongside our mascot, Tanky.
New exhibition hangar in Bastogne Barracks
Activity poster for children (ages 4 till 9)

Discover the museum through various games developed for children aged 4 to 9!

The games and anecdotes will introduce you and your children to all the vehicles and machines you can find in the museum. Moreover, you can use the poster at home! On the back you will find a model to cut out and assemble your own Sherman ‘First in Bastogne’.

Ask for the poster at the museum reception or download below.

Exhibition hall Bastogne Barracks
Activity for youngsters (ages 10 till)

With the tour ‘On the tracks’, we invite youngsters and adults to discover the collection with new and fresh eyes.

The games and anecdotes are adapted to the lifeworld of young teenagers and invite them to actively discuss and debate the past and present. There will be no shortage of discussion topics at the table after a visit to the museum!

Ask for the booklet at the museum reception or download below.

Poster (ages 4-9)

Game tour (ages 10-14 )