Het Nederlands Vestingmuseum

Open today from 10:30 until 17:00

Open today from 10:30 until 17:00

Sun 10:30 - 17:00
Mon Closed
Tue - Fri 10:30 - 17:00
Overview of opening hours
Westwalstraat 6
1411 PB Naarden
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035 - 69 45 459

Naarden-Vesting, de mooiste vestingstad van Nederland
Nederlands Vestingmuseum in Naarden-Vesting from the air
Waterlinie expositie in kazemat Nederlands Vestingmuseum
One of the casemates in the Nederlands Vestingmuseum
Vestingkanon uit de Napoleontische tijd
Fortress gun on the bastion of the Nederlands Vestingmuseum

The Dutch Fortress Museum tells the full history of warfare in the Netherlands in a single visit! Discover the listening tunnels, cannon shots, go on boat tours and experience workshops, guided tours and fascinating items.

Fortified city

Naarden-Vesting is the best-preserved fortified city in the Netherlands. In previous centuries, Naarden has often been a battleground. The sturdy bastions and imposing walls are reminders of this illustrious military past.

The battle for freedom

Follow in the footsteps of stadtholder William III and Napoleon. Stroll amid the greenery of the walls and wander through the underground fortifications of the Turfpoort bastion. Discover the importance of fortifications and water lines during the battle for the freedom of the Netherlands.

Access

Netherlands Museum Pass valid

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Facilities

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