--- title: "Netherlands Artillery Museum" description: "Discover the Netherlands Artillery Museum, showcasing the history of Dutch artillery since 1677. Explore historic weapons, uniforms, dioramas, and exhibitions in a scenic heritage location." url: "https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/netherlands-artillery-museum" date: "2026-07-28T16:03:16+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Netherlands Artillery Museum ![Everything you want to know about artillery](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/museums/netherlands/Artillery_Museum_Harde/WW2-artillery-museum-collection-harde-in-the-Netherlands-2025.jpg)### Everything you want to know about artillery ![The museum features beautiful dioramas](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/museums/netherlands/Artillery_Museum_Harde/WW2-artillery-museum-collection-inside-harde-in-the-Netherlands-2025.jpg)### The museum features beautiful dioramas ![Complete coverage of artillery through the ages](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/museums/netherlands/Artillery_Museum_Harde/WW2-artillery-museum-collection-history-harde-in-the-Netherlands-2025.jpg)### Complete coverage of artillery through the ages ![The collections are located both in- and outside](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/museums/netherlands/Artillery_Museum_Harde/WW2-artillery-museum-guns-outside-harde-in-the-Netherlands-2025.jpg)### The collections are located both in- and outside [](#) [](#) - [Everything you want to know about artillery](#) - [The museum features beautiful dioramas](#) - [Complete coverage of artillery through the ages](#) - [The collections are located both in- and outside](#) The pictures above are copyrighted by the museum. The Historical Collection of the Field Artillery Corps, better known as the Netherlands Artillery Museum, provides a vivid picture of the history of the Artillery branch and, in particular, that of the Field Artillery Corps (KVA). By Royal Decree, the KVA has been designated to continue commemorating the founding date of the Corps of Artillery (the oldest corps of the Royal Netherlands Army, founded in 1677). This is reflected in the exhibition, in which all forms of artillery are displayed. In addition to the history of the Field Artillery Corps itself, there are references to the corps and regiments of fortress, armored fort, and coastal artillery; the torpedo troops; the artillery of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL); horse-drawn artillery; motorized artillery; anti-tank artillery; and the Artillery Survey Services. **The location** The exhibition is housed in several pavilions. These are beautiful national monuments (dating from the late 19th century), located in a park in the English landscape style, on the 60-meter-high “Knobbel.” From here you have a magnificent view over the heathland landscape of the Northern Veluwe. **You will experience** - The development of artillery technology - Examples of guns and ammunition through the centuries - Artillery units and their operational deployment - Artillery equipment, including fine uniforms - Specific themes from the history of Dutch Artillery - Impressive dioramas depicting historical situations **Options** - Guided tours for groups of approximately 1 to 2 hours: requests can be made via a reservation form that you can **[find on their website](https://www.nederlandsartilleriemuseum.nl/?page_id=165)**. - Educational programs for school classes - Children’s birthday parties (for children aged 8 and up) ### Additional information of the museum The museum is located on the Oldebroek Military Base; therefore, identification is required. Access to the museum is via the upper gate (near hectometer marker 41.9) of the Oldebroek Military Base: follow the signs for “Netherlands Artillery Museum.” You should call the reception desk at +31889516461. This number is also displayed on the gate. Afterwards, you will be picked up. At the reception desk, the standard access registration procedure for military facilities applies. You must be able to identify yourself with your passport or driver’s license. For children visiting with their (grand)parents, special activities have been developed. They follow the storyline of the history of artillery, possibly dressed up and with face paint. ### Location of the Museum ![](https://www.normandy1944.info/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_placeholder_map.svg) ![](https://www.normandy1944.info/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map. ![](https://www.normandy1944.info/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map. ![](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/museums/netherlands/Artillery_Museum_Harde/WW2-artillery-museum-harde-in-the-Netherlands-2025.jpg) This museum page has been viewed: 762 times ### Museum opening hours - Monday: 13:00 - 17:00 - Tuesday: 13:00 - 17:00 - Wednesday: 13:00 - 17:00 - Thursday: 13:00 - 17:00 - Friday: 13:00 - 17:00 - Saturday: Closed - Sunday: Closed - Closed for winter: No - On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays the museumis closed. During the Christmas holidays, different opening hours apply --- ### Museum contact details - Telephone: +3188 9516461 - Eperweg 149, 8084 HE - ‘t Harde - Netherlands - This page has been viewed 762 times. --- [ Visit their website ](https://www.nederlandsartilleriemuseum.nl/) ### Explore these other WW2 Museums - [D-Day Omaha Museum ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/d-day-omaha-museum) - [HCRSPB ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/hcrspb) - [Netherlands Artillery Museum ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/netherlands-artillery-museum) - [The Airborne Museum ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/the-airborne-museum) - [The National WWII Museum ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/the-national-wwii-museum) - [The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/the-united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum) - [War museum Overloon ](https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/war-museum-overloon) ![Explore these other WW2 Museums ](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/misc/d-day-normandy-beyond-404-error-page.jpg) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums/netherlands-artillery-museum" }, "headline": "Netherlands Artillery Museum", "description": "Discover the Netherlands Artillery Museum, showcasing the history of Dutch artillery since 1677. 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