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Museum Bronbeek: objects and voices from a colonial past

Museum Bronbeek in Arnhem addresses the colonial-military past surrounding the Dutch East Indies and Indonesia. The presentation combines objects with film and eyewitness accounts.

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A uniform is not the whole story

Weapons and uniforms are part of what is described on display. For an object, read who used it and in what situation. That way the material gains context, leaving room for questions the object cannot answer on its own.

Different voices

The exhibition also addresses the Japanese occupation, the Indonesian struggle for independence and migration. Give eyewitness accounts time, and note who is speaking. A personal memory and a museum explanation can offer different kinds of information.

Museum and estate

The museum stands on an estate that also houses a home for veterans. Walking the grounds is a different form of access from visiting the galleries. Bear in mind commemorations and activities that may affect the day of your visit.

Before you go

Check for commemorations and temporary presentations. The museum's hours are separate from free access to the estate.

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. Museum Bronbeek — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Museum Bronbeek — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Museum Bronbeek — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  4. Museum Bronbeek — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  5. Museum Bronbeek — source 5

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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