Step into the Story of Talbot house
A visit to Talbot House is more than just a museum trip – it’s an immersive journey into a house filled with fascinating stories and unexpected treasures. Discover the permanent exhibition that brings the origins of the House to life, and explore The Old House at your own pace with the help of an interactive tablet guide.
Enjoy two captivating film screenings in our cinemas, unwind in the peaceful garden, and delve into a temporary exhibition at the Slessorium.
At Talbot House, hospitality is part of the experience. That’s why we warmly invite you to enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee after your visit. You’re very welcome!
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As a visitor you can count on a unique perspective on the past, discover stories of connection, and experience an inspiring call for a peaceful future. A visit is well worth your time and will leave a lasting impression.
For special inquiries or custom requests, feel free to get in touch with us.
Prices and tickets 2025
Entrance fees individual visitors 2025
Entrance fees group visits 2025
Visit Talbot House
Individual or family visit
Open the doors to the past and enter a living museum. Tap the tablet and be guided individually or with your family through the history of the First World War using moving stories, amusing anecdotes and original artefacts from a tumultuous period.
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Group visit
Join our passionate storytellers and relive the origins of the House. Discover together with our passionate guides what Talbot House meant to many visitors at the time and why it is still important today. Enjoy glorious history in a House full of stories.
School visit
Amaze your students with a unique museum experience in an authentic setting. Plan a visit with your school and introduce a new generation of young people to history in an original way through fascinating stories in an unprecedented setting.
Museum opening hours
The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Last entry is at 4:30 p.m. Groups visits outside regular opening hours are available upon request.
Accessibility
Buses
The nearest parking lot for buses is located in Hondstraat and is within walking distance of the House. Via this link you will find other suitable parking lots for buses in Poperinge.
Train
Talbot House is a 10-minute walk from Poperinge station. A train ride from Ypres takes barely 7 minutes. For more information, visit www.b-rail.be.
Parking
The nearest free parking spaces near the Talbot house are located in the Engelstraat, the Oudstrijdersplein, at Cultural Center Ghybe and in the Gasthuis parking.
Additional benefits
West Flemish school?
West Flemish schools are entitled to at least a 60% discount thanks to this subsidy. In addition, enjoy numerous discounts on buses, bicycles, museums & accommodation (up to 70 %) through the provincial heritage subsidy. Easy to apply and very affordable!
MuseumPASSmusées
Admission to Talobt House is free upon presentation of a valid Museum Pass! Are you looking for the perfect gift? With the Museum Pass you give an extraordinary experience for a year. Oder your Museum Pass online or ask for it at the Talbot House reception desk.
Museum Sundays
On the first Sunday of each month, all residents of Poperinge can visit Talbot House for free upon presentation of their identity card. The Hop Museum in Poperinge can also be visited for free on that day.