Museum Bronbeek

Open today from 10:00 until 17:00

Open today from 10:00 until 17:00

Mon Closed
Tue - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
Overview of opening hours
Velperweg 147
6824 MB Arnhem
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026 - 37 63 555

Uniformen in Museum Bronbeek
Increase your knowledge of the Kingdom of the Netherlands' colonial past
Een kanon in het museum
Objects and personal stories take you into the history of the Royal Dutch East Indies Army

Note: Museum Bronbeek will be closed until 2024 due to renovations. Until then, tours of the grounds and some events will continue.

Museum Bronbeek focuses on Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, especially the KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army).

Colonial history

Museum Bronbeek takes you back to the Dutch colonial past. It presents the history of the KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army) and the colonized. The story begins in the 16th century, then continues through the Second World War and culminates in the post-colonial period. Stories from eyewitnesses, authentic uniforms, weapons and videos paint the historical picture.

Access

Netherlands Museum Pass valid

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Facilities

More information on the museum website

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