Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie de Harnes

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1926 by former servicemen of Harnes. In 1969 the town bought the property of the former mayor, deputy and senator André Deprez, who died in 1900; in 1971 the house was made available to the association Les Amis du Vieil Harnes. The military collections gathered by the veterans were then brought together with archaeological objects found at various sites in the town.

The museum has become a place of memory devoted to the two World Wars and to archaeology. Five rooms recall the harsh occupation about ten kilometers behind the front in 1914–1918 and the repression of the Resistance during World War II; these include a room on the Resistance and one on deportation. Three archaeology rooms present Harnes's Gallo-Roman and medieval past. A library of historical works and archives are open to teachers and students.

The museum has held the “Musée de France” label since 2005 and is run by the association Les Amis du Vieil Harnes. Since summer 2012 it has been partly renovated thanks to European funds from the Transmussites 14-45 program, with new exhibition rooms and a reception area that ensures access for visitors with reduced mobility.

Highlights

• Five rooms on the two World Wars, including one on the Resistance and one on deportation
• Three archaeology rooms on Harnes's Gallo-Roman and medieval past
• Historical library and archives for teachers and students
• Rooms renovated since 2012, accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

Permanent exhibitions

• Les deux guerres mondiales – Five rooms on the life of Harnes's population during both conflicts, including a room on the Resistance and one on deportation.
• Archéologie – Three rooms devoted to objects discovered at Harnes, evoking the town's Gallo-Roman and medieval past.

Founded

1926

Operated by

Ville de Harnes ; géré par l’association des Amis du Vieil Harnes

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The improvements carried out since 2012 ensure access for visitors with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

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