Events

On September 8 Canada-Poland War Museum in Adegem is opening the biggest new Polish exhibition for commemorations of liberation of Flanders by the 1st Polish Armoured Division under command of General Stanislaw Maczek.

The forgotten story of the war in the Betuwe. Betuws War Museum “The Island” opened in April 1999 and covers the area of the Betuwe during the years 1944 – 1945. A total of 16 different nationalities were fighting in this area.

The exhibition ‘Antwerp X’ shows the terror of the V1 and V2 flying bombs in Antwerp. Learn more about the anti-aircraft weapons that were used to defend the city and the port.

Exhibition about the war and the North Sea, the liberation of the Belgian coast, the operations around Walcheren and the shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea.

A temporary exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum in partnership with the Juno Beach Centre. The exhibit pays tribute to the women who greatly contributed to the war efforts.

During the accompanying events of the exhibition ’25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Germany’ at the German-Russian Museum Berlin-Karlshorst, talks and discussions will broaden the topics of the exhibition focusing on various forms of encounters with the soviet military forces. Different dates are available from September 12th, 2019 until January 15th, 2020.

This temporary exhibit follows the heroic path of French soldiers during the Second World War, from France’s entry into the war in 1939 until the armistice was signed in May 1945.

On 14 February 2020 the exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’ is set to open at the National Military Museum. The exhibition shows two true, deeply personal stories from both a Canadian and a German soldier; reality

For the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which began on 16th December 1944 in Hellenthal-Hollerath, we invite you to a joint international event (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands). The opening of the project will take place on October 30, 2019 in the Grenzlandhalle Hellenthal, Germany.

During an interactive tour through Rozet you will get to know old and new comic books about the Battle of Arnhem, an 8 meter long 3D printed scale model depicting the Battle and WWII archaeology from Arnhem. You can also take a look at special items from the collection in the Heritage Centre in Rozet.

Exhibition presented at the BELvue Museum in Brussels between 26 November 2019 and 9 February 2020. Christian Dotremont, the founder of the post-war Cobra art movement and creator of ‘logograms’, began his career on the eve of the Second World War.

From 31 August, the Mons Memorial Museum will host a new temporary immersive experience. Using the latest technology, go back in time and step into the shoes of an American soldier, a German soldier, a resistance fighter or a Mons civilian to understand and feel the spirit of 1944. Have a 360° experience, fully immersed in history!

In 2019 we celebrate the 75th Liberation anniversary of the Leudal region. The operation to liberate this area was called “Mallard” and took place from the 14. until the 18. of November 1944. On the occasion of this celebration we

The Maze The Dilemma Maze consists of white crosses that refer to the ‘field of honour’, the cemetery for fallen soldiers from the Second World War. The choice that visitors make at each intersection in the maze determines the continuation

Immerse yourself in the world of Emile Bravo’s Spirou and the Second World War! A chance not only to discover the most stunning pictures by Emile Bravo, taken from the “L’Espoir malgré tout” albums, but also to learn more about Spirou Magazine, which was suspended in the resistance during WWII.

The “In their footsteps” exhibit: the story of these men and women who lived the D-Day landing on 6 June 1944.

A tribute to all Flemish fishermen who lost their lives during WW-II, when their vessel hit a sea-mine. During the German invasion May 40, many fled to England, but when passing Dunkirk they participated in the evacuation of British troops

Temporary exhibition organised from mid April 2019 until January 2020 in the City of Bastogne and around the Mardasson Memorial. Art Liberty pays tribute to the pioneering artists who have seized the Berlin Wall.

The Juno Beach Centre proudly flies the flags of 10 nations in recognition of those who fought alongside Canadians during the Battle of Normandy. The “Together!” exhibit highlights their roles, contributions, and the connections to Canadians on land, in the air, and at sea.

Through old pictures and recent ones, visitors will be brought back at the time of D-Day on Utah Beach and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. This temporary exhibition will be presented from June 2019 until November 2020.

Belgium was liberated and the Second World War came to an end 75 years ago. Defence and the War Heritage Institute (WHI), in joint operation with numerous partners, have developed a national anniversary program. The commemorative year is launched on

The exhibition in Rozet shows various (popular) expressions about the Battle of Arnhem: from the first comic book from 1946 to the latest game released in 2018. Quotes from diaries of children will tell your their experiences. You will also see special collection items in the Heritage Center.