Musée 39-45 de Dinan
Private World War II museum in Léhon, near Dinan, with more than 20,000 pieces, mannequins in uniform and a reconstructed blockhouse.
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About the museum
The Musée 39-45 is a private military museum devoted to the Second World War. It is located in Léhon, about 800 m from the center of Dinan, near the Hôpital général, and was founded in the mid-2000s. Its collection grew out of the passion of a collector, Éric Pasturel, and his son Thomas, and has been enriched over more than thirty years. It continues to grow today through donations and purchases.
The museum displays more than 20,000 pieces, from everyday objects to aircraft engines, as well as more than 45 mannequins in original uniforms. It covers the occupation, the Resistance, deportation and the liberation of Brittany. Restored artillery pieces and period vehicles stand alongside leaflets, airdrop containers and objects from the SAS commando units.
Reconstructions cover about 1,000 m²: a full-size blockhouse with its dormitory, infirmary, radio room and a gun emplacement equipped with a 47 mm Skoda gun, an American camp, a post office during the occupation, and a German convoy with a field kitchen. The museum also provides teachers with visit questionnaires and practical worksheets.
Highlights
- More than 20,000 period pieces and more than 45 mannequins in original uniforms
- Full-size blockhouse with a 47 mm Skoda gun
- Reconstructed German convoy with field kitchen
- Presentation of the occupation, the Resistance, deportation and the liberation of Brittany
- American camp and post office during the occupation
Permanent exhibition
- Collections et reconstitutions de la Seconde Guerre mondiale – More than 20,000 pieces, mannequins in uniform, vehicles and reconstructions, including a full-size blockhouse, illustrate the occupation, the Resistance and the liberation of Brittany.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | €5free up to age 4 · €5 for children aged 5 to under 10; free for children under 5 accompanied by their parents. The adult rate applies from age 10. |
| Groups | –Special conditions apply to groups: contact the museum at +33 7 61 80 66 60 or via the contact form. |
Payment by bank card, check or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located in Léhon, 800 m from the center of Dinan, near the Hôpital général.
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- Museum shop
According to the Tourisme Bretagne portal, there is a shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers teachers an educational program, visit questionnaires and practical worksheets to download from its website. |
