Musée de la Résistance en Morvan
Museum in the Maison du Parc of the Morvan Regional Nature Park, on the German occupation, the maquis and the Liberation of the Morvan during the Second World War.
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About the museum
The Morvan Resistance Museum was conceived by historians from the University of Burgundy and former Resistance fighters. It was inaugurated on June 26, 1983 by François Mitterrand. For its fortieth anniversary in 2023, it was completely renovated and given a new scenography.
It is run by the association Morvan terre de Résistances (ARORM) and housed by the Morvan Regional Nature Park in the Maison du Parc in Saint-Brisson. The Morvan, a small rural mountain range, served as a refuge for people fleeing persecution, and many maquis developed there. The museum explains the role of these maquis in the regional Resistance.
The visit follows three themes. The first room covers the German occupation and its consequences. The second is devoted to the Resistance and the maquis, with a projection showing daily life among the maquisards. The last deals with the Liberation of the Morvan in September 1944 and with the memory of the Resistance. Documents, archives, photographs and military equipment illustrate the route, and a touch table presents the memorial sites of the Morvan's “Chemins de mémoire”.
Highlights
- Three rooms: occupation, resistance, liberation and memory
- Immersive projection on life in the maquis
- Documents, archives, photographs and military equipment
- Touch table on the memorial sites of the Morvan
- Exhibition renovated in 2023
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition permanente : Occupation, Résistance, Libération et mémoire – Three rooms trace the occupation of the Morvan, the organisation of the Resistance and the maquis, then the Liberation and the memory of this period.
- Founded
- 1983
- Operated by
- Association Morvan terre de Résistances (ARORM)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Groups of more than 10 people, children aged 8 to 15, students, job seekers, families of more than 4 people |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 7 · Free for children under 8. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups | €5 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 10 people. |
| Families | €5Reduced rate for families of more than 4 people. |
| “Clé des Musées” pass | €5 |
| Joint ticket with the Maison des Hommes et des Paysages | €9The two houses are located in the same building. |
| Pass Résistance (museum and Dun-les-Places memorial) | €9 |
Payment by cash, bank card, cheque or Chèques-Vacances. School rates 2025–2026: €5 per pupil and €4 per accompanying adult; the offer is eligible for the Pass culture.
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
- Audio description: no information
The museum is presented as accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. The reception is adapted for people with intellectual disabilities: staff are trained accordingly, and an easy-read booklet in French (FALC, “français facile à lire et à comprendre”) is available at reception or via the Handivisites app.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €5 · Reduced rate for families of more than 4 people. |
- Hands-on stations
The touch table has a playful mode with small games and missions. Educational workshops for school groups by reservation.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum is at the Maison du Parc, 530 route de Saulieu (locality Les Petites Fourches), in Saint-Brisson. The 40-hectare estate is described as a place without car traffic.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Bookshop and themed shop linked to the museum; Bistrot du Parc on the grounds of the Maison du Parc; picnicking possible in the gardens.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, NL, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits are available on request; contact the museum for bookings and quotes. An education service offers commented tours, educational workshops and site visits for school groups. |
