Musée National de la Résistance et des Droits Humains

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National Museum of the Resistance and Human Rights in Esch

CLOSED Opens at 10:00

Mon Closed
Tue 10:00-18:00
Wed 10:00-18:00
Thu 10:00-18:00
Fri 10:00-18:00
Sat 10:00-18:00
Sun 10:00-18:00

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A place where history still whispers...

In the heart of Esch-sur-Alzette, the National Museum of the Resistance and Human Rights tells an essential story: that of Luxembourg during the Second World War. A story of courage, choices, silences too… and memory.

Since 1956, this place has recounted the resistance against the Nazi occupation, life under the dictatorship, the realities of the concentration camps, and the fate of the Jewish community in Luxembourg. Fragments of history which, put together, paint a powerful narrative, both intimate and universal.

Recently redesigned, the museum now offers an immersive permanent exhibition that sheds light on the mechanisms of the Nazi regime and its consequences, while also opening up a broader reflection on human rights, citizenship and memory (subjects that still resonate, even long after).

We wander among archives, testimonies and installations, we stop, we observe… and sometimes, we feel (like when a story tugs at your heart a little without warning).

And then there are also these moments for exchange: guided tours, conferences, round tables, or even a memory trail through the city, to continue the reflection beyond the walls.

Since last year, the MNRDH has been presenting the Women in Conflict exhibition series, dedicated to women in times of war: those who resist, protect, and survive despite the conflicts. A powerful and necessary project, which invites us to look at history and current events through perspectives often overlooked.

With Women in War, the museum enters the final phase of this cycle. A particularly striking exhibition, which gives even more meaning to the visit… and perhaps the perfect time to step inside this place if you haven't already.

And then it must be said: the building is simply incredible, both inside and out, as if it already carried within it part of the memory it tells.

A place to discover in order to understand, to remember… and not to forget.

Good to know

Adult admission: €5
Group rate (8 adults or more): €4
Free entry for those under 21, holders of the Kulturpass, student card, ICOM card, Frënn vum Resistenzmusée card and Luxembourg Card

In terms of accessibility, the museum provides a wheelchair for people with reduced mobility, as well as mobile seats so that everyone can enjoy the visit at their own pace.