Open Air Museum Arnhem
Description
An enjoyable meeting day for region Gelderland members and their partners at the Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem.
In 1912, a number of 'concerned' individuals established an open air museum in Arnhem. They saw that due to increasing industrialisation and urbanisation, a great wealth of Dutch traditions and regional diversity was in danger of being lost. The founders leased the De Waterberg estate from the municipality of Arnhem. Some six buildings were transferred to the site and so the Netherlands Open Air Museum opened its gates on 13 July 1918. In 1941, the Open Air Museum became 'Rijksmuseum voor Volkskunde', after which several difficult war years would follow.
Since 1 January 1991, the foundation 'Het Nederlands Openluchtmuseum' has been responsible for its continued existence. However, the buildings and objects remained the property of the State. For management and maintenance, the foundation receives an annual contribution from the State: the museum itself is responsible for exploitation.
The Dutch Open Air Museum is a national museum about the culture of everyday life of ordinary people
13:00 - Reception at Entrance Pavilion.
13:30 - Performance Holland Rama.
14:00 - Guided tour of the museum park.
15:30 - Closing with coffee/tea and apple pie in the Paard van Marken.
Then free visit to the museum until 17:00.
The number of participants for this day is unfortunately limited, so the earlier you register, the greater the chance that we will be able to welcome you and your partner (if any) to Arnhem...
How to get there:
The Nederlands Openluchtmuseum is located in Arnhem-Noord near the A12/Waterberg junction (exit 26). From all surrounding roads and motorways, follow the ANWB signs Arnhem-Noord (Openluchtmuseum/Burgers' Zoo).
Travellers with public transport take bus line 3, direction Alteveer, from Arnhem train station. During school holidays, bus line 13 runs directly to the museum.
Access
Schelmseweg 89, 6816 SJ Arnhem
Organiser
Region Gelderland
Name and contact details for information
T.J.M. van Gassel