Musée de la Reddition

Fantastic little museum. €5.50 well spent to understand the historical significance of this city 80 years ago. Excellent 5 min film in English to set the scene. Walked through a number of small rooms of photos, documents and period uniforms before reaching the room in which the surrender was signed. Very moving, left as it was with maps and weather reports and daily operation plans on the walls.

A must-visit in Reims. A well-preserved moment of history. Allow 45-60 minutes. It begins with a very informative film which provides to background about how the signing occurred in Reims. The room in which the unconditional surrender was signed looks exactly like the photographs from May 7, 1945. You will be impressed by how small the space is, as well as how little pretense there was surrounding the event. We visited 2 days before the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. It was a Monday, and the high school next door was in session. Teenagers were everywhere outside, but don't let that fool you. Very few people were in the museum the day we went, and most were an elementary school class on a field trip, and they were incredibly quiet and attentive.

A wonderful and humbling experience at the Musee de la Reddition. We explored the museum that features the War Room where Germany signed the act to unconditionally surrender and end WW2. We spent 90 minutes at the museum (which was sufficient) on our way to the Gare de Reims.

What a fine little museum this is! If you are looking for a history break while going to Reims, between 2 champagne houses, that is the perfect place. It tells the story of the 7th of May 1945, where the first ceasefire was signed between the allies and the axe, this is the first treaty by because Joseph Staline wasn’t happy about the way it was organized . A second one was signed the 8th in Berlin. I love to remember that once Russian and Europe were allies. I’m grateful that now Germany and France are sibling nations. What a nice place to visit, you will see the table the first reddition was signed and the war maps.

A must for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in War War II. The museum is relatively small, but it includes a lot of interesting information and displays about the war. As English speakers, we had no trouble purchasing tickets at the desk. It took us about 40 minutes to go through everything, though it could have been done quicker if you are more pressed for time. The entrance price isn't bad, so even just going in for a short time is probably worth it. No need to purchase tickets in advance.

I love museums like this. A unique feeling to be in the same place, the same room where Germany surrendered at the end of the WWII. A real foray into history. The exhibition of models wearing the uniforms of those times fascinated me. Everything looks impeccable, the employees are very kind and the price of a ticket is 5 €. Worth a visit without any hesitation if you are in Reims.

Saradha villers was a great guide. We showed up at 5:32 and the museum usually stops entry at 5:30 as they close at 6. Saradha took pity and let us in (for free) and showed us and explained the war room and the surrender. She was clearly passionate and knowledgeable. I recommend the museum.

Interesting small museum with the actual room where the surrender was signed. Unfortunately it is going to be closed for renovation from the evening of 11th May 2025 for up to a year.