All open air museums to visit in Gelderland

Experience history come to life at open-air museums in Gelderland. These museums feature historical buildings, reenactments, and interactive exhibits in an outdoor setting.

Are you interested in experiencing history firsthand? These are the best open air museums in Gelderland:

  1. Kröller-Müller Museum1

    Kröller-Müller Museum

     Otterlo
    The Kröller-Müller Museum is a place where things of beauty come together. The unique combination of art, nature and architecture guarantees visitors a truly unforgettable experience. The museum has the finest Van Gogh collection in the world. Furthermore, you will also find masterpieces such as Cla
  2. Dutch Open Air Museum2

    Dutch Open Air Museum

     Arnhem
    History can be viewed from many angles. This versatility is reflected in the Dutch Open Air Museum. Here you will find buildings, objects, and stories that are up to two hundred years old. You reflect on the major events in our history as well as the 'small' moments of daily life. You immerse yourse
  3. GeoFort3

    GeoFort

     Herwijnen
    At Geofort, everything revolves around the earth. Learn more about themes such as climate, geo-design and big data in our interactive science center. GeoFort is located on a historic fortress island, part of the New Dutch Water Line. Experience the GeoExperience. Get disoriented in the dark under
  4. Fort Pannerden4

    Fort Pannerden

     Doornenburg
    The fortress of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie has Unesco World Heritage status. Hidden under the earth, the fort is five stories high and from the roof you have a spectacular view. Where else can you look across the Waal, Rhine and Pannerdensch Kanaal than here - at Doornenburg? Come to Fort Panne
  5. Museumpark Orientalis5

    Museumpark Orientalis

     Heilig Landstichting
    Museumpark Orientalis is an open-air museum dedicated to religion and culture. The museum shows the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It illustrates how the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Koran emerged against the background of past civilizations in the Middle East. The exhibits
  6. Museum Smedekinck6

    Museum Smedekinck

     Zelhem
    Museum Smedekinck is housed in the historical farm Smedekinck. The museum illustrates the history and lifestyle of the ‘Zelhemmers’ through the ages. Archaeological finds reflect habitation in the region in the past. There is also a ‘style room’ decorated as a farmhouse kitchen, including a cherry w