The Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation has been a museum of history since its inception, and it is more essential than ever to continue in this role. However, it aims to renew its approach to strengthen its role as a civic tool.
Beyond the history of the Second World War, the museum's discourse addresses timeless issues such as the rise to power of a totalitarian regime, the collapse of a democracy, the establishment of a system of large-scale repression and extermination, as well as the Resistance and commitment in the name of values that transcend individuals.
A few steps from the museum, the Witness monument pays tribute to the deportees.
The Fusillés monument commemorates the sacrifice of 98 members of the Resistance who were condemned to death and executed by the German army between 1941 and 1944. It was restored as part of the renovation of the museum.
Beyond the history of the Second World War, the museum's discourse addresses timeless issues such as the rise to power of a totalitarian regime, the collapse of a democracy, the establishment of a system of large-scale repression and extermination, as well as the Resistance and commitment in the name of values that transcend individuals.
A few steps from the museum, the Witness monument pays tribute to the deportees.
The Fusillés monument commemorates the sacrifice of 98 members of the Resistance who were condemned to death and executed by the German army between 1941 and 1944. It was restored as part of the renovation of the museum.
Dates
Opening periods
Annual closure on 25 December and 1 January from 6 January to 7 February inclusive
Low season: 10am - 5pm
From 7 February to 31 March 2025 inclusive
Closed on Mondays
Mid season: 9am - 6pm
From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 inclusive and from 1 September to 31 October inclusive
High season: 9am - 7pm
From 1st July to 31st August inclusive
from Mon 01/05 to Sat 02/07/2026 :
from Sat 02/07 to Tue 03/31/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
from Wed 04/01 to Tue 06/30/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
from Wed 07/01 to Mon 08/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
from Tue 09/01 to Sat 10/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
from Sun 11/01 to Thu 12/31/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
from Sat 02/07 to Tue 03/31/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
from Wed 04/01 to Tue 06/30/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
from Wed 07/01 to Mon 08/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
from Tue 09/01 to Sat 10/31/2026 : from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
from Sun 11/01 to Thu 12/31/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Practical information
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Thematic
Fine arts
History
War memories
Agricultural land
Activities
Temporary exhibitions
Rates
| MINI | Max | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gratuities | - | - | Museum visit included with admission to the Besançon Citadel |