Visit to the Alsace-Moselle Memorial
Immerse yourself in the history of Alsace and Moselle from 1870 to today with faithful reconstructions. You’ll feel just like you're there! Let you go in the heart of a historic and interactive course in the meanders of the fate of a region border, Alsace-Moselle of 1870 in our days, with a particular lighting on the World War 2, the totalitarian system and a space dedicated to the French-German reconciliation and building Europe. Movies, documents, film sets to cross the wall of History, to exchange, to think…
The Alsatians and Moselle changed nationality four times between 1871 and 1945. Through an immersive and dynamic scenography, the Alsace Moselle Memorial reveals the particular history of these territories, from 1870 to the present day, particularly during the Second World War.
From 1940 to 1945, Alsace and Moselle were the only part of France to be annexed to the Third Reich and to experience the extreme violence of a totalitarian regime.
This situation cannot be understood without going back to the traces of a region that was disputed for a long time by France and Germany, and today is rich in the cultures inherited from this long struggle.
This place offers a history lesson of universal scope that teaches us the need to unite Europeans in their diversity and in respect for the dignity of each one to offer them peace and freedom. The final space is dedicated to the construction of Europe.
Opening hours
The Alsace-Moselle Memorial is OPEN every day from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., including public holidays (except: 1 May 2025, 24, 25 and 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026).
History by torchlight
12 December 2025 at 18:00
Mémoire
Visite guidée
For around an hour and a half, accompanied by a mediator-guide, plunge into the half-light of the Memorial's rooms to discover, in a different way, the tumultuous history of Alsace and Moselle between 1870 and 1945, as well as the construction of Europe. The absence of light highlights the scenography, which becomes more prominent. The senses are heightened, the sounds amplified, and our bearings in space altered. Only the beam of light from the guide's torch illuminates the documents and archives that bear witness to this history. This tour offers a unique experience for visitors, whose perceptions sharpen and evolve as the tour progresses.
Mémorial Alsace-Moselle
Allée du Souvenir Français
67130 Schirmeck
France
+33 (0)3 88 47 45 50
contact@memorial-alsace-moselle.com
Guided tour for young people "Jean ou Hans, quelle histoire!
23 December 2025 at 14:30
En famille
Mémoire
Pour les enfants
Accompanied by their parents and guided by a mediator, children will follow in the footsteps of a little Alsatian boy their own age, Jean, and his family.
Through his settings, films and stories, families will discover the tumultuous history of the region during the Second World War. A not-to-be-missed event for learning more about the daily lives of children during this period.
Mémorial Alsace-Moselle
Allée du Souvenir français
67130 SCHIRMECK
+33 (0)3 88 47 45 50
contact@memorial-alsace-moselle.com
Concert “Tales and Legends of Alsace” by Trio Jumble – Organized by Le Repère
28 December 2025 at 18:00
Festivités de Noël
Spectacle
Alsace has always been a land of traditions, where tales and legends intertwine with history. For centuries, figures such as Saint Nicholas, Hans-Trapp, and Saint Lucy have inhabited the collective imagination, entering homes during storytelling evenings by the fireside. The association Le Repère, in collaboration with the Alsace-Moselle Memorial, invites you to delve into the heart of this heritage.
Discover these tales and legends of Alsace, accompanied by music from Trio Jumble. This group of musicians offers an immersive journey through Alsatian, French, and German songs drawn from regional history and closely tied to the Christmas season.
Schirmeck
Allée du Souvenir Français
Allée du Souvenir Français
67130 Schirmeck
France
0388474550
contact@memorial-alsace-moselle.com
Guided tour for young people "Jean ou Hans, quelle histoire!
30 December 2025 at 14:30
En famille
Mémoire
Pour les enfants
Accompanied by their parents and guided by a mediator, children will follow in the footsteps of a little Alsatian boy their own age, Jean, and his family.
Through his settings, films and stories, families will discover the tumultuous history of the region during the Second World War. A not-to-be-missed event for learning more about the daily lives of children during this period.
Mémorial Alsace-Moselle
Allée du Souvenir français
67130 SCHIRMECK
+33 (0)3 88 47 45 50
contact@memorial-alsace-moselle.com