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The Netherlands Fortress Museum is housed in ‘Bastion Turfpoort’. The museum is dedicated to the war history of the Netherlands. The visitor learns how the soldiers of the garrison guarded Holland, and specifically Amsterdam. The museum consists of an outdoor part and an underground part. The outdoor part features the fortress, moats, ramparts and weapons from different time periods. The underground part illustrates the life of a soldier in a fortress.

NLHet Nederlands Vestingmuseum
NLVestingmuseum Naarden

History & Anthropology History & Anthropology Nature & Natural History Nature & Natural History Open air War

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#38 History & Anthropology in North Holland #8 Nature & Natural History in North Holland #8 Open air museums in North Holland #6 War museums in North Holland #114 History & Anthropology in the Netherlands #48 Nature & Natural History in the Netherlands #15 Open air museums in the Netherlands #19 War museums in the Netherlands
Dutch Fortress Museum
Westwalstraat 6
1411 PB Naarden

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Visitor information Dutch Fortress Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:30 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:30 – 17:00
Thursday
10:30 – 17:00
Friday
10:30 – 17:00
Saturday
10:30 – 17:00
Sunday
10:30 – 17:00

February - November:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 - 17:00
Woensdag: 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:30 - 17:00
Friday: 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
Notes:

December - January:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:30 - 16:00
Thursday: 10:30 - 16:00
Friday: 10:30 - 16:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00

Admission

0 – 4Free
5 – 11€6.00
12+€12.50
RembrandtkaartValid
I Amsterdam City CardValid
CJP Pass€6.00
MuseumkaartValid
Friends of the museumFree

Group discount (> 15 people) : €0,50 per person

Facilities

Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Credit card
Child-friendly
Audio tour

Location & Map

Westwalstraat 6, Naarden

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Dutch Fortress Museum Reviews

Dutch Fortress Museum has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Dutch Fortress Museum in Naarden offers visitors an informative experience about the history and significance of this well-preserved star-shaped fortress town. Located within the historic fortifications, the museum provides insights into military architecture and Dutch defensive strategies. Exhibits showcase the evolution of Naarden's fortifications over the centuries, with a mix of artifacts, models, and interactive displays. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to explore the casemates and underground passages, which give a tangible sense of the fortress's structure. The museum's location allows for combining the visit with a walk around the impressive walls and bastions of Naarden. While some reviewers mention that more English translations would be helpful, most find the visual presentations effective in conveying information. The museum is praised for its educational value, especially for those interested in military history or architecture. However, some visitors note that the experience might be less engaging for young children or those not particularly interested in the subject matter. Overall, the Dutch Fortress Museum offers a solid educational experience in a unique historical setting, though the depth of enjoyment may vary depending on personal interests.

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    Kaz • 15 Oct 2015

    Tijdens een fietstocht door de prachtige omgeving een bezoek gebracht aan dit museum, waar ik per toeval voorbij kwam. Erg interessant om te zien hoe de verschillende vestingsteden in Nederland zijn ontstaan en bijzonder om de kazematten te bekijken. Mocht het weer er naar zijn, dan is het ook zeker de moeite waard om op het terras te zitten met een stuk overheerlijke appeltaart.

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