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Natuurmuseum Holterberg: landscapes behind glass

At Natuurmuseum Holterberg, animals are displayed in life-size dioramas. The museum shows various European natural areas and also serves as an information point for the Sallandse Heuvelrug.

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A landscape as a display

A diorama brings animals and their surroundings together in a single scene. Do not look only at the largest animal. Which details make clear which landscape is meant, and how are the animals placed in that space?

From close up to outdoors

Compare a museum display with the nature you can see around the Holterberg. The point is not to tick off every animal, but to recognise a habitat. Ask at the information point about a suitable walking route.

A discovery trail to guide you

The museum describes discovery trails and the Bos van Daantje Das as options for children. Check which access and activities your ticket includes. A short looking task can help you pause together at one display.

Before you go

Check winter and holiday hours; the museum states that it is closed on Christmas Day.

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. Natuurdiorama Holterberg — source 1

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

  2. Natuurdiorama Holterberg — source 2

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

  3. Natuurdiorama Holterberg — source 3

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

  4. Natuurdiorama Holterberg — 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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