Musée de la bataille du 6 août 1870
Museum in the château of Wœrth devoted to the battle of August 6, 1870: weapons, uniforms, objects found on the battlefield and a diorama of more than 4,000 figures.
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About the museum
The museum is devoted solely to the battle of August 6, 1870. It went down in history as the Battle of Reichshoffen, but for the French army it was really the Battle of Froeschwiller, and for the German army the Battle of Wœrth. That day, 43,000 French soldiers faced 82,000 men of the German coalition. The French defeat opened the way for the German armies to the Vosges and to Paris, and led to the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine by Germany.
The museum is housed in the château of Wœrth, a Renaissance building with origins in the 13th century, of which a crenellated keep remains. Most of the exhibited objects were found on the battlefield: firearms and edged weapons, uniforms, helmets, caps, tools and objects from soldiers’ daily lives. Also on display are documents, paintings and postcards produced at the time for memorial tourism.
A diorama of more than 4,000 tin figurines recreates a moment of the battle. From the top of the château tower, visitors can climb to a panoramic viewpoint over Wœrth and its surroundings.
Highlights
- Diorama of more than 4,000 tin figurines
- Weapons, uniforms and helmets found on the battlefield
- Postcards and documents from memorial tourism
- Panoramic view from the château tower
- Guided tours of the museum and the battlefield
Permanent exhibition
- La bataille du 6 août 1870 – The route runs from the origins of the war to its aftermath, with weapons, uniforms, documents and a diorama of more than 4,000 tin figurines.
- Operated by
- Commune de Wœrth
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,047
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €5Adults with disabilities, war orphans, holders of the Gîtes de France card and of the tourist passport (passeport touristique) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Free for children under 16 with proof. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5Adults with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree for students and high-school pupils with proof. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personPer adult, from 10 people, without guide. Group of adults with disabilities: €30 for the group. Schools: free. |
| Guided tour (per group) | €50In French, English or German, available year-round by appointment, provided by Les Amis du musée. |
Payment by check, cash or bank card.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
An elevator provides access for visitors with reduced mobility and for strollers, except to the tower.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
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- Stroller-friendly
Strollers can use the elevator, except for the tower.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking near the entrance; a coach parking area is less than 100 meters away.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
On-site souvenir shop: puzzles, books, postcards, bottles, vases.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of the museum and the battlefield in French, English and German, by appointment; a walking tour of the battlefield may be offered to groups of more than ten people. Schools enter free of charge. |
