All local museums to visit in Nijmegen

Discover the unique history and culture of Nijmegen at local museums. These 4 museums offer insights into the community's past, traditions, and notable events.

Are you interested in learning more about the local history of Nijmegen? These are the must-visit local museums:

  1. Valkhof Museum1

    Valkhof Museum

     Nijmegen
    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 fr
  2. Valkhofbunker2

    Valkhofbunker

     Nijmegen
    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,
  3. Museum Kinderdorp Neerbosch3

    Museum Kinderdorp Neerbosch

     Nijmegen
    '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
  4. Huis van de Nijmeegse geschiedenis4

    Huis van de Nijmeegse geschiedenis

     Nijmegen
    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