Top Things to do in Gelderland Province
Top Restaurants in Gelderland Province
Things to do in Gelderland Province, The Netherlands: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Gelderland Province, The Netherlands including Paleis Het Loo, Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, Kroller-Muller Museum, Airborne Museum at Hartenstein, Velorama National Bicycle Museum, Nederlands Bakkerij Museum, muZIEum, Arnhem War Museum, Oktober 1944, Librije Zutphen.
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1. Paleis Het Loo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,149 reviews
Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. The palace is currently being renovated and will be re-opened in 2021, but you are more than welcome to the gardens, stables, restaurants and our events!
Reviewed By LouiseJ1390 - Denmark, null
We went to see the castle during this Summer's heatwave in Holland. The castle was closed due to comprehensive restoration work, which will end with the opening of a modern museum at the castle grounds in 2021, but the gardens and the rooftop terrace were open. When you're in, a lift takes you to the roof, from where the amazing garden opens in all its splendor. The hedges and flowers in the garden are laid out in intricate patterns, and around the garden you'll find various sculptures in relation to myths and sculptures from classical antiquity. Beautiful fountains dot the grounds, and you can spend quite some time wandering around looking at all the various details in the flowers, sculptures and fountains. The garden is incredibly well kept. The palace is usually closed on Mondays, although there may be exceptions. The price of an adult ticket is 8,5 euro.
2. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,783 reviews
The Netherlands Open Air Museum (Nederlands Openluchtmuseum) takes you back into the past of every day life of ordinairy Dutch people. The museum lies in a beautiful park on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Arnhem. There is so much to see. Meet the museum staff who appear to have stepped straight out of the past. Proud of their heritage they will inspire you with their stories. For young and old alike, a visit to the museum is an unforgettable experience. Feast your senses on stories, smells, flavours and images that will take you back to days gone by. Whatever your age, the living history will make a lasting impression, bringing back memories and astonishing you by turns. Immerse yourself in the past and get to know the Dutch people and their history.
Reviewed By AnnH980 - York, United Kingdom
We found this place quite by accident whilst looking for things to do in the area whilst on holiday and I can honestly say it was one of the highlights of our holiday. It is a living museum showing the history of Dutch farming, craftsmen and lots more besides. The majority of the buildings are original and have been relocated to this place from their original sites throughout he country, some of which were over 100years old. There was so much to see and do, lots of beautiful windmills and and there were signs in English explaining the history of everything. There was an ice rink as it was winter and a fairground with lots of little stalls selling things to eat and drink. A old style tram was available to go around the place if you didn't want to walk. An amazing place which we would definitely go back to.
3. Kroller-Muller Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,707 reviews
Kroller Muller Museum features one of the largest Van Gogh collections and the largest sculpture garden in Europe.
Reviewed By Eestigirl - Leavenworth, United States
What a gem! We had no idea of what to expect, but the delightful museum in the midst of a forested Park was a real find. In addition to the extensive Van Gogh collection (with some wonderful pieces) the Kroller Muller Museum also has a nice collection of other impressionists. We also loved the sculpture garden with its meandering paths, trails to high points all to display interesting modern art in a beautiful setting.
4. Airborne Museum at Hartenstein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 899 reviews
The museum was completely renewed in 2019/2020. The monumental Hartenstein Villa was the headquarters of the British Airborne Division during the Battle of Arnhem (1944). Here, the stories of British, Polish and German soldiers come to life. Civilians also play an important role. Come and see our collection of authentic weaponry, documents, footage and photographs. The new multilingual audio tour provides 50 exhibits with personal background stories. Historian and bestseller author Antony Beevor voiced the English audio tour. In the underground Airborne Experience you will be transported into the very midst of the battle.
Reviewed By conrad57 - Ieper (Ypres), Belgium
Very friendly and warm welcome in the fully renewed airborne museum. Well documented, top information through the audio system that one receives by taking the ticket. The airborne experience underneath in the sub-floor is great exposition and adventure.The house with such a history los a bit of it's charms due to the renovtion but it is ready for the future now. It is focused on the British airborne attack, for the US paratrooper endeavours one has to see other museums in their respective area's of operations. After the museum visit, take a walk in the park to see the memorials, the Sherman tank and anti-tank gun and if you have time, walk the perimeter to the Lonsdale ( the old ) church down to the river Rhine.
5. Velorama National Bicycle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
6. Nederlands Bakkerij Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By Sarpa74 - Haarlem, The Netherlands
Kids can get their hands ‘dirty’ when cooking gingerbread cookies. Interesting displays about baking and the baker’s (family) life in the old days. The life bread demo was fun to watch and kept everyone entertained for quite some time. Treasure hunts available for different ages. The layout with multiple buildings is funny and embers the museum in the old streets of Hattem. The typical ‘poffertjes’ are a treat after the tour.
7. muZIEum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
What is it like to be blind or partially sighted? You can read about it or someone can tell you about it from their own experience, but during a visit to muZIEum (muSEEum) you will experience it yourself. Enter a world in which your other senses - hearing, smell, touch and taste - suddenly play a far more important role than you are used to.
Reviewed By Q8797UAmichelles
Me and my sister grew up in Nijmegen, but had nog done the outside experience from the Muzieum yet. We do recommend it. They have very nice guides who have really bad sight who come with you and they tell you their story. You can ask all your questions. Also their is a seeing guide who comes as well. They show you around and with the VR glasses on you can experience different eye illnesses and how it is to live and walk with such an illness. You have your stick to feel the ground. An interesting experience everyone should do. It is a real eye opener because you get to know things you otherwise would never think about. Why certain decisions are made etc.
8. Arnhem War Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By Rocketsatx - San Antonio, United States
A large collection of uniforms, insignias, helmets, caps, ammunition, food items, equipment and weapons from the German and Allied armies that fought in the Arnhem area. A somewhat small vehicle collection. Many of the items are deteriorated from time and weather since they were buried for a time, sometimes a little long time, before being located after the war. A number of staged scenes have been created with mannequins and appropriate equipment and uniforms. This is not the typical government museum; more like a bunch of collectors showing off artifacts, and putting quite a bit of effort into presentation. We were glad we went.
9. Oktober 1944
10. Librije Zutphen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 107adriany - Leiden, The Netherlands
The chained library is open only to short tours with a guide. Very rare piece of history - both in the building and in the books - that was well explained. For just a few Euros - for church and library this is definitely worth a visit
