Museums in Arnhem

Museums of Arnhem

Arnhem’s museum landscape spans centuries of Dutch life, from the sprawling Netherlands Open Air Museum showcasing traditional architecture to the modern art collections at Museum Arnhem. The city’s pivotal role in World War II is documented at the Airborne at the Bridge and Battle of Arnhem sites, while colonial military history is preserved at Museum Bronbeek. Specialized exhibits explore regional wine production, the evolution of mountain biking, and the city’s unique trolley-bus network.

Museums of Arnhem — Map

Rainer Halama / CC BY-SA 3.0 nl

A

Netherlands Open Air Museum Arnhem

The Netherlands Open Air Museum is a national open-air museum located in Arnhem.

B

Museum Arnhem

This museum holds a wonderful collection of modern & contemporary art and jewellery. Surrounded by a noteworthy sculpture garden.

C

Battle of Arnhem

Documents the 1944 Battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden through historical artifacts, personal stories, and military equipment.

D

Airborne at the bridge

An annex of the Airborne Museum Hartenstein located at the John Frost Bridge, featuring exhibits on the 1944 paratrooper landings.

Ziko / CC BY-SA 3.0

E

The Netherlands Water Museum

Interactive museum dealing with any thinkable issue related to water. Fresh, entertaining, educating.

F

Mountainbike museum

Showcases the evolution of mountain biking with a collection of vintage bikes, equipment, and memorabilia from the 1980s to the present.

G

Nederlands Wijnmuseum

Housed in historic wine cellars, this museum details the history of viticulture, tools, and production methods in the Netherlands.

H

Trolley-Busmuseum

Dedicated to Arnhem's unique trolleybus network, the only one in the Netherlands, featuring historical vehicles and technical exhibits.

I

Museum Grenadiers en Jagers

Documents the history and traditions of the Guard Regiments Grenadiers and Jagers from the 19th century to modern peacekeeping missions.

J

Museum Airbase Deelen

Located on a former WWII airfield, this museum focuses on the history of the German airbase and the air war over the Netherlands.

K

Museum Bronbeek en Koninklijk tehuis voor Militairen

A military colonial museum located in a former royal home for veterans, focusing on the history of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army.

Other Lists

Arnhem's Unmissable Highlights Art and Heritage of Arnhem Arnhem's Parks and Gardens