General Patton Memorial Museum
Museum in Ettelbruck devoted to General Patton, the German occupation and the liberation of Luxembourg in World War II.
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About the museum
The museum in Ettelbruck was officially opened on July 7, 1995. It honors General George S. Patton Jr., whose 80th Infantry Division liberated the town on December 25, 1944; that is why Ettelbruck is nicknamed “Patton Town.” From 1954 to 2004, the internationally known Remembrance Day, commemorating the liberation by the U.S. Army, was held here every year. In 2014, the building was thoroughly renovated and the exhibition expanded.
The exhibition covers about 650 square meters across four floors. Two rooms are devoted to Patton and the history of Remembrance Day; the most notable piece is the original plaster cast of the three-meter-high Patton statue by the American sculptor James Earle Fraser. A large part shows, with photos, documents and original objects, the German invasion of May 1940, repression and persecution during the occupation, the general strike of 1942, the forced conscription of young Luxembourgers and the beginnings of the resistance.
One room covers the liberation in September 1944, and a diorama depicts the Ardennes Offensive. Another room displays weapons, ammunition and equipment found between 1975 and 1995 on the battlefields of the Luxembourg Ardennes. One area is dedicated to the air war, with the remains of about thirty downed aircraft. The museum also maintains an extensive archive on World War II in Luxembourg.
Highlights
- Original plaster cast of the 3-meter-high Patton statue by James Earle Fraser
- More than 1,000 photos and documents on occupation and liberation
- Weapons and equipment from the battlefields of the Ardennes Offensive
- Room on the air war over Luxembourg, with aircraft remains
- Personal belongings of General Patton
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zu Patton, Besatzung und Befreiung – Two rooms on Patton and Remembrance Day, plus the occupation, the liberation, the Ardennes Offensive, military archaeology and the air war.
- Founded
- 1995
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Children and young people aged 10 to 18, students with ID |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 9 · Children and young people aged 10 to 18 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €3with student ID |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personper person; school classes enter free |
| Guided tour (about 90 minutes, per group, in addition to admission) | €70 |
School classes enter free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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
According to the museum, the facilities are not suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
A training room with audiovisual equipment seats up to 30 people for lectures or group presentations.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits with or without a guide (in German, English, French and Luxembourgish) can be requested via an online form on the museum website. |
