This place challenges you to use your imagination and asks you to stay and listen to the stories. There is something about the map room that inspires you to learn more about those who sat there in 1945 and asks you to look more closely at the people behind the names. There is something about the story of the unofficial newspaper that shows the US determined to seperate information from propaganda to let the front line forces make up their own minds, as the Axis trops were unable to. And there is something about the newspaper articles that casts sharp focus on history. The museum itself casts sharp focus of the position of Reims in history, and to the Second World War in particular. I can think of few places that will better reward the time spent here.

This is must stop for any WWII history lover. We were in Reims several years ago and had no idea the city is where the Germans surrendered. Unfortunately at that time museum was closed. So fast forward to September 2021, we made sure we wouldn’t miss it. We walked from the center of town, about 30 min. The building is still being used as a school. You can’t miss the flags of France and US flying at the entrance. Entry price is very good…..FYI if you’re a military veteran it’s free and seniors get a discount. There’s a very good movie to watch to explain the history of Reims and the importance of the city during the war. The room where the surrender was signed is unchanged from May 7, 1945. Old maps line the walls of the room. The museum has artifacts and old newspapers. Highly recommend this museum.

A fantastic, friendly little museum. Free for children and cheap for adults it’s well worth a visit although you’re unlikely to spend more than an hour there. There is a 20 min video which rotates in languages and they will tell you when it’s going to start in your language. Extremely interesting for all ages but I’d say age 10+ as it’s not very interactive and there is a lot of reading to do. Perfect for my secondary school age kids especially my son who is doing History GCSE. If you can time your trip between 12pm and 2pm there is free on street parking, otherwise you need to pay at the meter.