Memorial Sites in the Netherlands
Places of remembrance for occupation, persecution and resistance during World War II, with exhibitions and educational programs.
North Holland (4)
North Brabant (2)
South Holland (2)
Gelderland (1)
Memorial Sites in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 9 memorial sites in the Netherlands, spread across 4 provinces and 7 towns and cities. Most of them are in North Holland (4), North Brabant (2), and South Holland (2).
At the city level, Amsterdam (3), Breda (1), and Haarlem (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €12.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €12 and €16.50.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in the Netherlands
The best-known memorial sites in the Netherlands
Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdam
Hollandsche SchouwburgMemorial · Amsterdam
Airborne Museum HartensteinHistory · Oosterbeek
Nationaal HolocaustmuseumMemorial · Amsterdam
Corrie ten BoomhuisMemorial · Haarlem
Museum RotterdamHistory · Rotterdam
Maczek Memorial BredaHistory · Breda
Nationaal Monument Kamp VughtMemorial · Vught
Atlantikwall Museum NoordwijkHistory · Noordwijk
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites in the Netherlands
Memorial sites in the Netherlands with the highest published visitor numbers
Current special exhibitions at memorial sites in the Netherlands
- ‘Wie is er weg?’ – Het Joods Lyceum 1941–1943Anne Frank Huis · Amsterdam
- Sosabowski – Een familie verdeeld door oorlogAirborne Museum Hartenstein · Oosterbeek · until January 3, 2027
- Vertel verder… Gesprekken met HolocaustgetuigenNationaal Holocaustmuseum · Amsterdam · until June 6, 2027
- Who Cares?Nationaal Monument Kamp Vught · Vught · until May 30, 2027
By province
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 9 memorial sites in the Netherlands across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Anne Frank Huis, Hollandsche Schouwburg, Airborne Museum Hartenstein, Nationaal Holocaustmuseum, and Corrie ten Boomhuis.
Which memorial sites in the Netherlands offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Hollandsche Schouwburg and Corrie ten Boomhuis.
Which memorial sites in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Anne Frank Huis, Hollandsche Schouwburg, and Airborne Museum Hartenstein.
Which memorial sites in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Hollandsche Schouwburg, Airborne Museum Hartenstein, and Nationaal Holocaustmuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €12.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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