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For Freedom Museum

Tourist attraction War museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Knokke-Heist


Address

Ramskapellestraat 91/93, 8301 Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Website

www.forfreedommuseum.be

Contact

+32 50 68 71 30

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (903 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Dennis G. 9 months ago on Google • 589 reviews
    We rented a couple of e-bikes from Ben's bike on Bruges and literally stumbled onto what I feel is one of the most interesting museums I ever visited. We meet the curator, who, along with his brother and other dedicated people focus on keeping the role of Canadians and British soldiers, who liberated the area in WW2. They have done a remarkable job! People from all over have forwarded memorabilia to the museum. I highly recommend getting a bike, riding along the canals and visiting this museum. I don't think you will be disappointed and you will have an enjoyable day.
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  • 5/5 Jens W. 6 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Top, ein Privat geführtes Museum das sich sehen lassen kann. Super Guide per Kopfhörer, super erklärt. Alles zusammen getragene Sachen die Ausgestellt werden und auch von Soldaten getragen wurden. Absolute Empfehlung.
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  • 5/5 Tom C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's worthwhile visiting. The audio guide combined with so many authentic uniforms, and the true story of the region and it's losses, make it educational and memorabel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela P. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Was für ein beeindruckendes Privatmuseum. Geschichte pur. Die Information über den Audioguide mega interessant und dabei ohne Wertung! Nehmt euch die Zeit und lauscht der Stimme im Guide! Wer Geschichte liebt, ist hier genau richtig! Sehr nette und engagierte Mitarbeiter. Man merkt, sie lieben, was sie tun! Wir sind schwer beeindruckt!
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  • 5/5 Augustin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great private museum, very well put together. I learned more about the liberation of Belgium than I expected to before entering. A museum made with passion and ingenuity that you can see shine through the use of audioguidues to teach you about the history rather than placards being left everywhere with little sense of direction or purpose. The information was digestible, the visuals of the museum interesting and the story one I found surprising.
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  • 5/5 Pieter-Jan E. 9 months ago on Google
    Great museum with a few rare pieces like the Staghound AFV and the German ME208 catches immediate attention! Not to forget the Wheeled PAK43! The history of the liberation of the Belgian Coast in particular Knokke itself! Great museum with lovely passionate people running it! Thanks!
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  • 5/5 Uwe T. 5 months ago on Google • 287 reviews
    Ein tolles Museum. Ein muss ist die Audioguide Tour. Sehr interessante Hintergrundinformationen welche zusammen mit den Exponaten dann ein Gesamtbild der damaligen Ereignisse geben. Absolut ein Besuch wert.

  • 5/5 Michael Steffen M. 7 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    Das Museum ist sehr sehenswert. Es ist historisch sehr aufwendig und detailgetreu gestaltet. Hier wird der zweite Weltkrieg in der Region geschildert. Am Eingang erhält man einen Audio Guide, der in verschiedenen Sprachen (auch in englischer und deutscher Sprache) verfügbar ist. Somit kann man die Exponate in den verschiedenen Räumen anschauen und der sehr interessanten Erzählung folgen. Kostenlose Parkmöglichkeiten gibt es direkt vor dem Museum. Im Museum gibt es neben sehr saubere Toiletten auch ein Café und einen kleinen Shop. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr nett. Sehr empfehlenswert.

  • 5/5 Coco L. 5 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Wir waren bereits einmal im Mai 2018 in diesem Museum und haben es heute wieder besichtigt.. Es wurde einiges gemacht seitdem.. Alles wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail in Szenerien nachgestellt.. Ein Audioguide erzählt in 4 Sprachen etwas zu den einzelnen Stadtionen.. Wir werden sicherlich nochmal irgendwann vorbei schauen 🥰

  • 5/5 Robert W. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Es war sehr sehr interessant wenn man sich für die Geschichte interessiert. Ist klein aber fein. Man bekommt ein Handy wo man dann die verschiedenen Stationen durch macht. War auch auf deutsch. Richtig toll. Ganz liebe Mitarbeiter sind natürlich auch da für Frage und Antwort. Nur zum empfehlen!

  • 5/5 Flavius D. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Beautiful museum compact really detailed and accurate display. Very good and informative audio guide explaining the stories behind all the items shown. Great experience would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Matteo G. 4 months ago on Google
    Incredibly well maintained museum, a lot to see and great kind people

  • 5/5 Alex R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic small museum that's rapidly growing. Attention to detail is incredible. They have captured the sounds and the sights and brought them together into a very engaging experience. Highly recommended. Great value too. If you are a WWII buff, or interested in the impact it had on the local area, definitely give it a visit.

  • 5/5 Raffaele D. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s one of the best museum that I saw, really good made in the detail, the story teller it’s very well made and the People that are there are very very kind, helpful and have no problem speaking to you in English. We will return of course because they are expanding the museum. Thanks so much to the man on the reception. Ah another really interesting thing is that the museum it’s private and the two Brothers that made it are the son’s of one of the veteran of the WWII, which make another sense on everything.

  • 5/5 Klaus R. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best museums I´ve ever been ! A lot of very interesting exhibits, arranged in a very careful and detailed way. If you´re interested in this particular timeframe, an absolutely must ! Always worth a visit. Strongly recommended, even from my side ;-)

  • 5/5 Maximilian E. 4 years ago on Google
    Having German-Canadian roots, with little knowledge about Canada's contribution in WW2, apart from Flander's fields, I was amazed how history was brought to life here. What a wonderful find this museum was. Highly recommended, especially if you are a history buff.

  • 5/5 Jane K. 6 months ago on Google
    The Museum was something I had read about before hand, and thought I would like it. It seemed no one in Bruges had heard of it. What a shame, because it is so well done. I was very impressed with the detail and amount of work completed for history buffs, and anyone else wanting to learn of the hardships of battle, and the joys of liberation. Headsets available to assist in understanding the 'life- like' displays. Five star exhibit in my books. *****

  • 5/5 Moto S. 7 months ago on Google
    This has to be the most beautifull WW2 museum i have ever been to! The people running it are also very passionate and friendly! And make sure to try the Viven beer!

  • 5/5 Patrick D. 1 year ago on Google
    A must see, have visit museum which brings you back to the region during the Operation Switchback that liberated the region from German occupation during WW2. All items, uniform and vehicules are authentic...and placed in awesome dioramas.

  • 5/5 Torstein F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good and comprehensive collection, definitely worth while a visit. Their uniform collection is quite impressive as well as the large collection of aircraft wreckage. I was also intrigued by the tribute to the local fishermen who undoubtedly paid the ultimate price for the mine warfare. Thanks for a great and memorable experience.

  • 5/5 竹本英治 4 years ago on Google
    I had lunch at the terrace when participating "Tweedaagse van Vlaanderen in Blankenberge." Very interesting exhibitions within multiple shack. Staff is kind and friendly.

  • 4/5 Dirk C. 11 months ago on Google
    Very interesting private museum founded by the sons of someone who was active in the wat effort over here, and got married to a local girl. They have a nice collection of uniforms that were donated to the museum. The audio guide is really informative.

  • 5/5 Alfred F. 11 months ago on Google
    Superb museum ! They have used every possible space and decorated it amazingly . There are numerous original objects, clothes and weapons displayed . The guided electronic tour is clear and enriching. Definitely worth the visit .

  • 5/5 Rich M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic musuem with incredible attention to detail. Most exhibits are in Flemish but detailed audio tour available which we used.

  • 5/5 Tim P. 1 year ago on Google
    WOW! One of the best museums I've ever been to. From the outside it looks small, but it took us a few hours to get around and could have spent longer! We learnt a lot, and would recommend to anyone.

  • 5/5 Chico T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, really nice museum, on at least 3 floor, not to big and really well done, I appreciate every moment I was there.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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