Local museums in Gelderland

What over the centuries has made us who we are? With a collection stretching back more than 14,000 years, we can provide part of an answer to that question, and when we do not know the answer, there are always still the interpretations that you can find in the earlier, modern and contemporary art f

Kasteel Huis Bergh is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The castle is semi enclosed by a rampart, and surrounded by a moat. The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century, but the most important remaining parts date from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The collection consis

The Voerman Museum Hattem is museum that displays objects related to Hattem. Part of the collection consists of works by Dutch painters Jan Voerman junior and senior, but the museum also features works by Jo Koster, Gerhard Mensink and Bé Thoden van Velzen. In addition, the museum illustrates the hi

Stadsmuseum Harderwijk is housed in an old patrician house that consists of several historical buildings. The museum illustrates the history of Harderwijk. The collection includes historical objects related to fishing, the Gelderland Munt, the military garrison and the university that Harderwijk use

CODA (Cultuur Onder Dak Apeldoorn) is housed in a transparent building designed by architect Herman Hertzberger. It is a cultural centre that consists of a museum, library and an archive. The museum focusses on ‘experiencing’. There are various exhibitions, ranging from art to design. A part of the

The Landscape museum (Landschapmuseum) on the dam in Beek near Nijmegen shows the Dutch landscape at its best. With photographs and stuffed animals the museum tells about the rich history and the recovery, protection and conservation of the Dutch cultural landscape. Furthermore, the museum shows ele

Boerderijmuseum De Bovenstreek illustrates life on farms in the region. The collection includes the ‘style rooms’, furniture, a bedstead, and utensils and tools that were used in the house or on the farm. In addition, the museum exhibits a collection of Veluwe costumes. On the farmyard are various m

The Casteelse Poort is the centre for the cultural history of Wageningen. By displaying paintings, photographs, architectural models and other ancient objects, the museum illustrates the history of the city by the Rhine. There are two permanent exhibitions. ‘The History of Wageningen’ illustrates fi

Stadskasteel Zaltbommel is a monumental building from 1535 located in the city centre. On the ground floor, the museum illustrates the 16th century history of the ‘Bommelerwaard’. On the first floor paintings, Art Nouveau style copper works and various kinds of furniture are displayed. The museum al

Stoomgemaal De Tuut was built between 1916 and 1918 and took care of the necessary drainage of the land of Maas and Waal. Unlike other steam pumping stations in the Gelderland river area, Stoomgemaal De Tuut is preserved. This gives visitors the opportunity to get to know the world of pumping statio

The Valkhof bunker is the only machine gun bunker remaining of the three bunkers built by the Germans in the Valkhof in 1943. The bunkers had to defend the Waal Bridge and the surrounding area against the advance of the Allies during the war. Visitors can now read, hear and experience what Germans,

Museum Farm Mariahoeve consists of the house and some of the sheds that are set up as a farm museum.

Wildlife Park The Aardhuis is a museum and wildlife park in 1. In the wildlife park, visitors can take walks. The Aardhuis is an information center and a natural history museum. Among other things, the hunting room of King William III can be visited.

The Betuwe 18 September 1944 until 5 May 1945. The area between Arnhem and Nijmegen ,,the Island" There where a lot of hard battles between the Allies and the Germans, a total of 16 different nationalities where fighting in this area. 132 aircrafts crashed and 60.000 people had to be evacuate

Museum farm Erve Brooks Niehof is a farmhouse that dates back to 1538. Exhibits in the farmhouse include a loom, a collection of cutting hats, an old-fashioned linen closet and an alcove. In the attic of the farmhouse, old radios and televisions, old-fashioned costumes and a geological collection co

The Baron van Brakell Regional Museum is located on the Den Eng estate. The museum is dedicated to the past of the Betuwe.

The Koppelkerk is a former church that was transformed into a sanctuary for art and culture over ten years ago. Come and soak up the culture in the picturesque book town of Bredevoort. During the day, the Koppelkerk is a museum with changing exhibitions; in the evening it transforms to a stage fo

Hagedoorns Plaatse is housed in a farmhouse from 1715 with the same name. The farmhouse is decorated as was common in 1900. The museum illustrates life at that time. Outside and in the wagon shed, equipment and tools that were used in the past are displayed. The museum annually organises temporary e

The Museum Factory in Winterswijk tells about the history of this village. From the time when dinosaurs swam there, the late Middle Ages, the emerging textile industry in the last century to the history of our fathers and mothers. An extensive collection of fossils from the quarry, remains of mammot

Aaltense Musea consists of two museums: Onderduikmuseum Markt 12 and The Aaltens Historisch Museum. Markt 12 illustrates the life of a community in World War II. The visitor can interactively experience the stories of civilians in wartime. The Aaltens Historisch Museum illustrates life and work of a

Veluws Museum Nairac is housed in the 17th century building ‘De Brouwerij’. The museum is named after former mayor Carel August Nairac, who founded it in 1875. Most objects in the museum are collected by Nairac. The collection consists mainly of objects related to archaeology and the cultural herita

Historisch Museum Ede is located in the monumental station building from 1902. The Museum illustrates Ede’s developments that laid a foundation for growth and prosperity in the region. The collection includes paintings, photographs, drawings, books, furniture and costumes. The museum only has space

Streekmuseum De Roode Tooren illustrates the history of the ‘oude Richterambt Doesborgh ‘, which consisted of the town Doesburg and the former municipalities Angerlo, Hummelo and Keppel. The museum displays a ‘tabakskerverij’, a small industrial businesses from 1894, an old grocery store and collect

Stadsmuseum Doetinchem is dedicated to the city of Doetinchem and its history. The museum illustrates the development of Doetinchem from an agricultural settlement into a city. The collection includes paintings by regional artists, photographs, archaeological finds and models of Doetinchem in 1830 a

The Stedelijk Museum Zutphen has a diverse collection consisting of paintings and prints, handicrafts, religious art, archaeological and historical objects, textiles and antique toys. Zutphen’s silverware has a prominent place in the museum. The permanent exhibition 'Zutphen, The Lost City' allows t

The kijk- en luistermuseum is dedicated to mechanical musical instruments and the history of the Veluwe region. A large part of the collection consists of 19th century mechanical musical instruments that work with springs or should be moved by hand. The collection includes birds, barrel organs, play

At the Flipje and Regional Museum, the stories of Tiel and the River Region come to life. You can explore the different historical periods that played an important role in the history of Tiel. For example, in "World First from Tiel", the excavation of a 4,000-year-old solar calendar takes center sta

Het Pakhuis is an archaeological and natural history museum dedicated to Ermelo. It is a centre for heritage, nature and the environment that illustrates the history of Ermelo and the people of the surrounding countryside. The collection includes shards, flints and bones of mammoths. Het Pakhuis and

Museum Kasteel Wijchen is located on the second floor of the castle of Wijchen. The Museum focuses on archaeology, local history and contemporary art. The archaeology section consists of finds from the region of Wijchen from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The exhibitions on regional history focus

Streekhistorisch Museum Tweestromenland is dedicated to Maas and Waal and life with water. From the 14th century levees were built along rivers to be better protected against the water. The museum illustrates the history of the region, from the mammoth in the lobby till the time of the coal stove an

'Museum Kinderdorp Neerbosch' brings to life the history of 20,000 children who have lived at the Neerbosch children's village over the past 150 years. From the mid-19th century, orphans from all over the Netherlands were cared for in the 'Orphanage Neerbosch', the largest private, self-sufficient c

Stadsmuseum Groenlo is dedicated to the industrial and cultural history of the fortified city Groenlo. The museum focusses on Groenlo during the Eighty Years' War. The collection includes old maps and prints that illustrate this battle. The museum also exhibits a collection of authentic weapons from

Warmoes de Historische Tuinderij Lent is a ‘warmoezeniersbedrijf’, as they existed in the region during the thirties. Old species and varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables are grown in the traditional way. It includes an orchard with old apple, cherry, plum and pear varieties. In addition, the

The Grenslandmuseum is housed in an old building from around 1787. The museum is dedicated to life and work in the area next to the border. The museum illustrates Dinxperlo in the Netherlands and Suderwick in Germany and the boundary between the two villages. The collection consists of authentic obj

Boerderijmuseum De Lebbenbrugge is housed in an old Saxon farm that served as a hunting lodge of the Lords of Borculo and as a toll house and inn. It combines natural and cultural history and shows how rural life was like in the 20th century. Among other things, the museum shows how people made rye

The Driels Museum is housed in a former school building from 1893. It is a local history museum that illustrates the history of Alem, Hoenzadriel, Kerkdriel and Velddriel. The museum focusses on the economic activity in the villages in the last hundred years. In addition it covers daily life and the

Museumboerderij 'Den Tip' is an old T-farm from 1734, built on an Artificial dwelling hill. The collection of the museum illustrates the history of the farm and the surrounding area. Among other things, the museum exhibits old tools. The farm still has a ‘waterzolder’ and the living room is still fu

Museum Vaassen Historie is dedicated to the local history of Vaassen. The museum focusses on local industries, such as chocolate factory Venz, foundry Vulcanus, the cotton factory Utermöhlen and the aluminum industry (VFP). The collection includes a variety of films, pictures, products and utensils.

Museum Buren en Oranje is located in the monumental old town hall of Buren. The museum illustrates the history of Buren and the royal family. The collection includes objects, drawings and poems of Beatrix and toys of Wilhelmina, Juliana and Beatrix. In addition, the museum exhibits arms, busts of th

Museum Elburg is housed in the 15th century Saint Agnes Monastery with a double medieval chapel. The museum collection consists of objects that are related to the history of Elburg and its region. Major themes that recur in the collection include silver, fishing, law, city defense and Admiral JH van

The ACEC (Apeldoorn Center for Contemporary Culture) is a business building with an exhibition space and café in the center of Apeldoorn. Created as a workshop and warehouse, today the industrial building houses art, culture and hospitality. In the ACEC all forms of visual language are represented i

The House of Nijmegen History is the starting point for everyone who wants to know more about the history of the oldest city in the Netherlands. Everyone is welcome in the House of Nijmegen History. We take you into the history of the city and region. In fact, the House organizes exhibitions, lectu

Open-air museum Erve Kots shows visitors how the Achterhoek farmer with his family, his staff and his animals used to live and work. Exhibits include historic farmhouses, a rosemary mill, a sawmill and a large collection of old utensils.

Museum de Scheper is housed in a mansion with carriage house. The museum is dedicated to the history of Eibergen. It exhibits geological finds from the times of dinosaurs, but also objects from the 20th century. In addition, the museum focusses on the Dutch writers Menno ter Braak and Willem Sluiter

Museum Nijkerk presents an overview of the history of the medieval city of Nijkerk in the Veluwe. Nijkerk is both Zuiderzee City and Gate of the Veluwe. In addition to the semi-permanent exhibition, the museum organizes two or three temporary exhibitions related to Nijkerk. It also features a public

Museum Oud Asperen is housed in a small nineteenth-century worker's house, much of which has been restored to its original state.

The Liemers Museum is dedicated to the area and its residents. Archaeological finds illustrate the past and mounted animals illustrate the fauna in the region. The museum also covers the Turmac cigarette factory, which was established in Zevenaar ninety years ago.

Museum De Tien Malen illustrates how people used and manipulated the landscape of Putten over the course of time. The museum exhibits archaeological finds from cemeteries and burial mounds, historical agricultural and artisanal objects and contemporary art. For children there is a carpentry workshop

Historisch Museum Hedel is housed in the former town hall. The collection includes objects from the beginning of the Christian era to the present. In addition to these objects, the museum exhibits topographic maps, historical prints, a photo collection, agricultural machines from Hedel and coins. Th