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History & HeritageMusée néo-zélandais de la Libération - Te Arawhata
Le Quesnoy · Nord · Hauts-de-France
The New Zealand Museum of Liberation, Te Arawhata, located in Le Quesnoy in the North, is dedicated to New Zealand's participation in the liberation of the city at the end of the First World War. The museum offers an immersive approach combining dramatic narratives, artistic installations and soundscapes to explore this shared history. Its Maori name, Te Arawhata, means "the ladder," in reference to the decisive role of ladders in the liberation of the city. Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:30 am to 6 pm, it offers varied admission rates and access for visitors of all ages. The establishment is committed to transmitting the themes of freedom, friendship and the future.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 09:30–17:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 09:30–17:00
- Thursday
- 09:30–17:00
- Friday
- 09:30–17:00
- Saturday
- 09:30–17:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
18 Rue Achille Carlier
Phone number
+33 3 74 58 01 85Official website
nzliberationmuseum.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Le Quesnoy (or 5 min by car).
City
30 min by car from Valenciennes.
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Le Quesnoy (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Reference city
30 min by car from Valenciennes.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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