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Gelderland · History

Nationaal Onderduikmuseum: choices behind a hidden attic

In Aalten, an authentic hiding place and shelter cellar connect local occupation history to questions about freedom and democracy.

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The attic as a hiding place

Space, access and silence make the practical conditions of hiding tangible. Keep personal stories linked to their documented individuals and period.

Cellar for the neighbourhood

The vaulted cellar had a different scale and function. Compare who could take refuge there, for how long, and against what kind of danger protection was sought.

Escape room with a purpose

‘Voor de vrijheid’ uses play to explore dilemmas. Book separately, and distinguish the game's construction from historical events and original objects.

Before you go

The escape room and group activities may require a separate booking. Monday is only open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday; public holidays vary.

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. Research card 0473 — Nationaal Onderduikmuseum

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

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