New temporary exhibition "Liberate, rebuild, hope: The challenges of 1945 in Nord-Pas-de-Calais".
1945 was a pivotal year for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Although almost completely liberated in October 1944, Dunkirk remained occupied until 9 May 1945. Shaken by a heavy occupation, the region was preparing for the return of those who were "absent" and getting ready to take on major human, political, economic and social challenges. The restoration of a certain normality was accompanied by the hope of a better life, buoyed by the beginnings of profound changes...
On view from Saturday 6 September until 30 June 2026 inclusive.
Exhibition accessible with Centre d'Histoire ticket
Activities around the exhibition throughout the period
1945 was a pivotal year for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Although almost completely liberated in October 1944, Dunkirk remained occupied until 9 May 1945. Shaken by a heavy occupation, the region was preparing for the return of those who were "absent" and getting ready to take on major human, political, economic and social challenges. The restoration of a certain normality was accompanied by the hope of a better life, buoyed by the beginnings of profound changes...
On view from Saturday 6 September until 30 June 2026 inclusive.
Exhibition accessible with Centre d'Histoire ticket
Activities around the exhibition throughout the period
Opening times
Opening times
From 6 September 2025 until 30 June 2026 -
