War Museum Overloon
The Overloon War Museum is Western Europe’s largest Second World War museum. In a unique way, the museum brings together the past and the present in a contemporary way.
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War should be in a museum!
On 10 May 1940, German troops invade the Netherlands. After a few days of battle, the Netherlands surrenders. Five years of occupation follow. How does the German occupier behave and what does it mean for the population? Do you adapt, cooperate with the rulers or resist? And what happens to you if you are Jewish?
The Overloon War Museum is Western Europe’s largest Second World War museum. In comparative terms, Overloon was the village most destroyed during the war in the Netherlands. In a unique way, the museum brings together the past and the present in a contemporary way.
- Largest war museum in Western Europe
- Permanent exhibitions about the occupation, the liberation and the Battle of Overloon
- Unique experiences and events, including cycling through the museum over a 3-metre-high cycle bridge and an air-raid shelter experience
- Enormous collection of 180 military vehicles
- Museum café for an all-inclusive day
What would you do?
Step into t…
War should be in a museum!
On 10 May 1940, German troops invade the Netherlands. After a few days of battle, the Netherlands surrenders. Five years of occupation follow. How does the German occupier behave and what does it mean for the population? Do you adapt, cooperate with the rulers or resist? And what happens to you if you are Jewish?
The Overloon War Museum is Western Europe’s largest Second World War museum. In comparative terms, Overloon was the village most destroyed during the war in the Netherlands. In a unique way, the museum brings together the past and the present in a contemporary way.
- Largest war museum in Western Europe
- Permanent exhibitions about the occupation, the liberation and the Battle of Overloon
- Unique experiences and events, including cycling through the museum over a 3-metre-high cycle bridge and an air-raid shelter experience
- Enormous collection of 180 military vehicles
- Museum café for an all-inclusive day
What would you do?
Step into the shoes of one of eight people to experience the dilemmas of war. And then visit the main hall to see the huge amount of military equipment that was needed to liberate the Netherlands.
The War Museum Overloon is interesting for all ages and worth a visit even in bad weather. The Museum Café offers great food and drinks and there is also a nice shop. You won't soon forget a visit to the Overloon War Museum! (Watch video)
D-DEX
Tread in the footsteps of the American 146th Engineer[I1] Combat Battalion. This was one of the first units to land on Omaha Beach in Normandy on 6 June 1944. The 146th ECB was tasked with making 10 breaches each of 50 metres in the beach defences early in the morning of 6 June. The unit came ashore in ten small ‘Boat Teams’ and each Boat Team had to create one safe passage through. You will follow Boat Team 9 under the command of the American lieutenant Ray Lanterman. They encountered fierce resistance from the occupying German troops. Follow this unit from close by and see how they tried to neutralise the German opponents on the beaches and in the bunkers. Come and experience D-DEX and immerse yourself in a unique setting with video, audio, scenery, special effects and original collection items.
Tip for your visit
The War Museum in Overloon is the first and only museum in the world where you can cycle straight through. You have to experience that! The War Museum has constructed a raised cycle path, based on the Bailey Bridge used by the Allies during the liberation. The cycle bridge connects to the existing cycle route network and is free to use during museum opening hours. Cyclists thus ride through the museum at a height of three metres. A unique experience!
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Museumpark 1
5825 AM Overloon Plan your route
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- Every monday from 10:00 to 17:00
- Every tuesday from 10:00 to 17:00
- Every wednesday from 10:00 to 17:00
- Every thursday from 10:00 to 17:00
- Every friday from 10:00 to 17:00
- Every saturday from 11:00 to 17:00
- Every sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
- Adapted opening dates: https://www.oorlogsmuseum.nl/en/visit-info-groups/before-the-visit/opening-dates-and-times/
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