Why
- Having a leading role in the national field of history, both in and outside the museum
- Connecting the field: tangible/ intangible heritage, local history to (inter)national history
- Inspiring people to understand society through learning about history
- Revealing history in all its shapes
Our endeavour is highlighted by our slogan – “Discover the past, understand the present”.
What it is
- Largest history event in the Netherlands
- Hundreds of special themed activities. 2025: Natuurlijk.
- Several partners - from national broadcasters to sector associations
- Hundreds of participating cultural organizations and libraries
- Special history programs on television, radio and on the internet
- Hundreds of book stores selling an essay dedicated to the year’s theme
Contact information
Nederlands Openluchtmuseum (Dutch Open Air Museum)
PO BOX 649, 6800 AP Arnhem
Hoeferlaan 4, 6816 SG Arnhem
T +31 (0) 26 20 06 505
E maand[@]openluchtmuseum.nl
www.openluchtmuseum.nl
www.maandvandegeschiedenis.nl