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South Holland · History

TRIS Museum: military heritage from Suriname

The TRIS Museum in Zwijndrecht focuses on the Troepenmacht in Suriname (Armed Forces in Suriname). It keeps material relating to Dutch military personnel who served there and gives the subject a museum space of its own.

Plan your visit ↗

Unpacking the abbreviation

Begin with the explanation of TRIS and the context in which the objects on display are placed. An abbreviation can assume a lot of prior knowledge. So take in the main thread first before delving into individual memories or details.

Material and memory

Historic military vehicles are part of the collection. Alongside such objects, look at the explanations too: what use or story does the museum link to them? Distinguish between personal memory and the broader historical explanation that accompanies it.

A monthly afternoon

The museum opens on the last Sunday of the month, except in November and December. The exhibition rooms are on the first and second floors. Ask in advance about access if stairs are a limitation for you, and discuss a group visit with the museum.

Before you go

Check the monthly open afternoon and access to the upper floors. There is no regular opening in November and December.

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. TRIS Museum — source 1

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

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