Museum Niemandsland
At Oorlogsmuseum Niemandsland, you can discover the wartime history of the Betuwe. The region was on the front line for 198 days, forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes. Moving stories, original objects and interactive displays show how deeply the war affected civilians and soldiers in the region.
The wartime story of the Betuwe
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Second World War museums in the Arnhem Region
Visit museums and historical collections across the Arnhem Region to learn more about the Second World War. Through personal stories, discover what happened during Operation Market Garden and the liberation of the region.
Discover stories of war, freedom and remembrance.
Airborne Museum Hartenstein
The Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden, had a major impact on the course of the Second World War. At Airborne Museum Hartenstein, you can learn more about the battle and the people who lived through it. The Airborne Museum is housed in Villa Hartenstein, the British headquarters in September 1944. The museum is housed in Villa Hartenstein, which served as the headquarters of the British airborne forces in September 1944. Its displays guide you through the events of the Battle of Arnhem. Along the way, you can hear moving stories from British, German and Polish soldiers, while civilians describe their experiences in their own words.
Discover the Battle of Arnhem
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Liemers Kunstwerk
The Liemers Museum shows how the war affected the Liemers. Discover stories of bombing raids, evacuations and the liberation of this border region.
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The Dutch Open Air Museum
At the Dutch Open Air Museum, discover what life was like in the Netherlands during the Second World War. Learn about shortages and evacuations and hear personal stories of resistance and freedom.
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The Island
Museum The Island tells the story of the Betuwe during its time on the front line in the Second World War. Through personal stories and original objects, learn how the war changed life between the Rhine and the Waal.
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Arnhems Oorlogsmuseum
At Arnhems Oorlogsmuseum, explore personal stories, military vehicles and original objects from the Second World War, all highlighting the wartime history of Arnhem and the surrounding area.
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Museum Deelen
Museum Deelen tells the story of Deelen Air Base, which became one of the largest German military airfields in the Netherlands during the Second World War. Discover the history of its bunkers and aircraft and hear stories from the war years.
More historical museums
More Second World War museums to discover
Beyond the Arnhem Region, you will find several other museums dedicated to the Second World War. The Freedom Museum in Groesbeek explores stories of war and freedom in the Netherlands and across Europe.
Learn more about Nijmegen’s wartime history and its role in Operation Market Garden at Infocentre WW2 Nijmegen. You can also visit Oorlogsmuseum Beekbergen, the smallest war museum in the Netherlands.
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Liemers Kunstwerk
The Liemers Museum shows how the war affected the Liemers. Discover stories of bombing raids, evacuations and the liberation of this border region.
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The Dutch Open Air Museum
At the Dutch Open Air Museum, discover what life was like in the Netherlands during the Second World War. Learn about shortages and evacuations and hear personal stories of resistance and freedom.
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The Island
Museum The Island tells the story of the Betuwe during its time on the front line in the Second World War. Through personal stories and original objects, learn how the war changed life between the Rhine and the Waal.
Tip 2
Arnhems Oorlogsmuseum
At Arnhems Oorlogsmuseum, explore personal stories, military vehicles and original objects from the Second World War, all highlighting the wartime history of Arnhem and the surrounding area.
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Museum Deelen
Museum Deelen tells the story of Deelen Air Base, which became one of the largest German military airfields in the Netherlands during the Second World War. Discover the history of its bunkers and aircraft and hear stories from the war years.
More historical museums
More Second World War museums to discover
Beyond the Arnhem Region, you will find several other museums dedicated to the Second World War. The Freedom Museum in Groesbeek explores stories of war and freedom in the Netherlands and across Europe.
Learn more about Nijmegen’s wartime history and its role in Operation Market Garden at Infocentre WW2 Nijmegen. You can also visit Oorlogsmuseum Beekbergen, the smallest war museum in the Netherlands.
Museum Niemandsland
At Oorlogsmuseum Niemandsland, you can discover the wartime history of the Betuwe. The region was on the front line for 198 days, forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes. Moving stories, original objects and interactive displays show how deeply the war affected civilians and soldiers in the region.
The wartime story of the Betuwe
Airborne Museum Hartenstein
The Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden, had a major impact on the course of the Second World War. At Airborne Museum Hartenstein, you can learn more about the battle and the people who lived through it. The Airborne Museum is housed in Villa Hartenstein, the British headquarters in September 1944. The museum is housed in Villa Hartenstein, which served as the headquarters of the British airborne forces in September 1944. Its displays guide you through the events of the Battle of Arnhem. Along the way, you can hear moving stories from British, German and Polish soldiers, while civilians describe their experiences in their own words.
Discover the Battle of Arnhem
Museums
Second World War museums in the Arnhem Region
Visit museums and historical collections across the Arnhem Region to learn more about the Second World War. Through personal stories, discover what happened during Operation Market Garden and the liberation of the region.
Discover stories of war, freedom and remembrance.
