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The Netherlands in World War II

Discover stories of World War II in the Netherlands

Discover the Verzetsmuseum (Dutch Resistance Museum) in the heart of Amsterdam and step back in time to the era of war, dictatorship, persecution and resistance. Here you will uncover the impressive history behind the difficult choices that the Dutch had to make during the dark days of the German occupation in the Second World War.

The museum also sheds light on the significant changes brought about by World War II in the former Dutch colonies of Indonesia, Suriname, and the Dutch Caribbean islands, as well as the aftermath of the war, with stories about decolonization and the lasting impact of the colonial past up to the present day.

More than 130 powerful, personal stories challenge you to reflect on what you would do in these extreme and challenging circumstances. They provide insights into the value of tolerance, freedom, self-determination and democracy.  

 

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Get your tickets online or at the museum. A free audio guide in English is included
(free audio guide also available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portugese & Spanish)

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Temporary exhibition

Hella de Jonge – Closer to Their Souls

From 18 September 2026 to 7 February 2027, the Dutch Resistance Museum presents the exhibition Hella de Jonge – Closer to Their Souls. This exhibition features paintings by Dutch artist Hella de Jonge, in which personal history and collective memory intertwine. Through her work, De Jonge examines the enduring effects of war and family history, giving a voice to those who are absent or silenced. Her art is intimate yet universal, connecting and comforting.
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Hella de Jonge – Closer to Their Souls

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Now is the time to teach generations to come about the history of World World II. With your support, the Resistance Museum can keep on existing. Would you like to help out? Please consider making a donation.

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Would you like to help out? Please consider making a donation to the Resistance Museum.
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