Discover an exceptional collection of vehicles, armoured vehicles and artillery pieces with your students at an iconic Battle of the Bulge site. Some of these vehicles and weapons played a role in the Second World War.
The site is also home to Europe’s largest workshop dedicated to the restoration of historic vehicles.
Available activities:
- Guided tour — Armoured Vehicles in the Second World War
- Guided tour — Vehicle Restoration Center (optional)
- Self-guided activities for younger children — children’s activity poster or On the Tracks discovery booklet
Bookings: booking.bastogne@whi.be
Practical information and descriptions below ⬇️
Armoured Vehicles in the Second World War
Especially designed for school groups, this guided tour introduces students to Bastogne Barracks and some of its treasures. They will discover some of the iconic armoured vehicles of the Second World War and learn about their role in the conflict, from the battles of May and June 1940 to the Battle of the Bulge, via the Eastern Front and the North African campaign.
Target audience: secondary school students in general, technical or vocational education.
Vehicle Restoration Center (optional)
Discover Europe’s largest historic vehicle restoration centre with your students and see our collection vehicles being restored in the workshop. The tour is led by Bastogne Barracks mechanics, who introduce students to their work and share their expertise directly in the workshop. The tour explores how armoured vehicles work, from their engines and mobility to other mechanical aspects, as well as the techniques used to restore these historic vehicles. It is particularly suited to students in vocational education.
The VRC tour lasts 1 hour and can be added to the standard guided tour upon request when booking. There is no additional charge.
- Duration: 2 hours (+ 1 hour for the VRC, optional)
- Price: €70 per group on weekdays (€80 on weekends) + €3 admission fee per student
- Booking: advance booking is required at least 3 weeks before the chosen date.
- Languages: French, Dutch and English
- Target audience: secondary school students in general, technical or vocational education
- Maximum: 25 students per guide
Bookings: booking.bastogne@whi.be!
Looking for activities for younger visitors?
Two free activity resources are available at the reception desk, offering a fun way to explore the collections.
• Children’s activity poster (for ages 5 and up): one side features games, puzzles and fun riddles, while the other reveals a fun surprise to take home and build.
• “On the Tracks” is a discovery booklet for children aged 8 and up. Packed with colourful activities and fun facts for children and adults alike, it invites young visitors to explore our collections alongside our mascot, Tanky.