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Gelderland · History

Nederlands Openluchtmuseum: everyday life on a larger scale

At the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum in Arnhem, historic buildings form a major part of the collection. A visit is therefore not only about objects, but also about spaces and how they were used.

Plan your visit ↗

A house has a layout

At an accessible building, look at how work and living were each given their place. What connection do you see between a room and the objects in it? The explanation helps you understand the presentation without having to invent an everyday scene yourself.

Objects in their setting

Farm wagons, textiles, regional costume and toys belong to the collection. An object takes on a different meaning when you see it alongside a building or workplace. Choose one everyday object and ask what action it was used for.

The season changes the visit

In the low season, the park is a walking destination with the historic buildings closed and no tram running. That is a fundamentally different offer than the summer or winter programme. So choose your date based on what you want to experience, not only on the park’s opening.

Before you go

From 26 October to 4 December 2026, the historic buildings are closed and the tram does not run.

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. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum — source 1

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

  2. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum — source 2

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

  3. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum — source 3

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

  4. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum — source 4

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

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