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Museums / Hollum (Ameland)

Friesland · History

Bunkermuseum Ameland: island stories behind a bunker door

A bunker may make you think of concrete first. The Bunkermuseum Ameland in Hollum also turns the attention to the people who lived through the war on the island.

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A story in a bunker

Amelander Musea describes personal island stories, finds and a diorama as parts of the presentation. This varies the way the story is told: a display shows a situation, whereas a found object prompts you to ask about its origin and use.

A place for remembrance

The museum also mentions a memorial room for war victims. Give that room a moment of its own during your visit. The combination of objects, stories and remembrance does not call for the same way of looking everywhere.

Letting yourself in

This is an unstaffed museum. According to the visitor information, you buy a ticket at the ticket machine, and scanning it opens the door. So prepare your visit in advance, especially if you have questions about access or assistance.

Before you go

Opening times change with the season. The museum states that the site is not wheelchair-friendly.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Bunkermuseum Ameland — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Reference from a supplied research card; content and authority still to be checked independently.

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