Spring break at Warmuseum Overloon
Experience the spring holiday at Oorlogsmuseum Overloon, the largest war museum in the Netherlands. From 14 to 22 February, this Kidsproof Museum offers a full programme of activities for young and old alike. Is your spring holiday one week later, from 23 February to 1 March? We have something special planned for you as well.
What’s on from 14 to 22 February?
Frontline Conversations
In the middle of the military hall (near the C47 Skytrain), a veteran is ready to answer all your questions. You can literally ''ask him the helmet off his head'' and even try on a helmet and shrapnel vest yourself. How many push-ups can you do wearing the vest?
When: every Saturday, Monday and Thursday from 13:00 to 14:30.
Open Car Park - climb and discover historic vehicles.
Step inside the YP or the M5 High-Speed Tractor (“King Kong”), climb on top of the iconic T34-85 and Centurion tanks, or pose for a family photo in the Nekaf Jeep and the Weasel.
When: every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00.
Weapons day
The museum has an impressive weapons collection. During the weapons day, you get a unique opportunity to learn all about them. Our firearm team will explain everything about the weapons used during WWII. The weapons have been deactivated and may only be held under supervision.
When: Friday 20 February from 12:00 to 15:00.
D-DEX – Experience the Normandy invasion
In this new immersive experience, you relive D-Day from very close by. Unique, impressive and moving. Come and experience it for yourself at the museum.
What’s on from 23 February to 1 March?
The story of WWII veteran Max Wolff
Discover the remarkable life story of recently deceased Dutch WWII veteran Max Wolff. As a Jewish citizen of Arnhem, he was forced into hiding in 1941. Via Brussels, he managed to join the Allied forces at the age of 18 and reached Normandy shortly after D-Day. After training with the Princess Irene Brigade, he served as an interpreter with British and Canadian units.
At an advanced age, Max Wolff shared his story personally at the museum. This impressive interview can be seen exclusively this week.
Open BARC
Do you already know the iconic tyres of this enormous amphibious vehicle? Now you can step inside the BARC yourself. Enter via the loading ramp and experience this impressive vehicle up close.
150+ military vehicles, echt with its own story
Tanks, airplanes, trucks, motorcycles, and even a 28-meter-long amphibious vehicle. Discover the personal or technical stories behind these machines.
Lancaster pavilion
Unique in the word: a crashed Lancaster displayed in over 2,000 wreckage pieces. Bring it back to live yourself with the interactive app!
Interactive exhibition: the Netherlands during World War II
Through eight eyewitness stories, you are taken back in time. What would you do? Collaborate, wait, or resist?
Museum café
Take a break in our museum café for coffee or lunch. Please check in at reception when you’re ready to continue your visit.
Arriving by bike? Take a first glimpse of the museum from the bike bridge that runs straight through the museum.
And much more… Discover it all yourself during the spring holiday at Oorlogsmuseum Overloon.
