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Nationaal Onderduikmuseum<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

The Nationaal Onderduikmuseum in Aalten tells the grand history of people in hiding<\/a> and resistance during the Second World War through ‘small’ personal stories. By focusing on these stories and the choices and dilemmas of ordinary citizens in the border region, a picture emerges of a community in ordinary and extraordinary times. The museum’s mission is: <\/p>\n

\u201cTelling the major history through small stories and connecting them to the democracy and rule of law of today.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The heart of the museum is an authentic building inhabited during the occupation years by the Kempink family and their two young children. The story of this house is unique: while eight people in hiding were concealed in the attic, the German Ortskommandant<\/i> kept his office in the front room of the same house due to its central location. During bombings, the vaulted cellar served as a shelter for the entire neighborhood. <\/p>\n

Discover the stories of people who lived through the war themselves and connect them with current events. Experience the cramped reality of the hiding space and discover how difficult it was to generate even the most basic necessities, such as electricity, at that time. Empathise with evacuees from Scheveningen who were forced to leave their coastal homes for the construction of the Atlantic Wall. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

see and do<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Dutch National Battalion<\/span>Wisseltentoonstelling<\/span><\/div><\/a>
The Markt 12 Building<\/span>Vaste tentoonstelling<\/span><\/div><\/a>
Give the names a face \u2013 Rademakersbroek<\/span>Vaste tentoonstelling<\/span><\/div><\/a>
1572 and the power of Gertrud<\/span>Vaste tentoonstelling<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

in the spotlight<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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Exhibition MailArt Donata | until 29 March 2026<\/h4>

With his series 'Donata', artist Klaus Cordes pays an artistic homage to Donata Helmrich, who saved the lives of countless persecuted Jews during the Second World War.<\/p>Nieuws<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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Exhibition Dutch National Battalion | until 31 July 2026<\/h4>

Dutch National Battalion<\/b>A civilian army moves with the Canadians<\/i><\/p>Nieuws<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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In Memoriam - Joop Levy<\/h4>

In Memoriam | Joop Levy \u2020 23.12.2025<\/p>Nieuws<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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RaboClubSupport<\/h4>

A nice amount for the National Hiding Museum via RaboClubSupport<\/p>Nieuws<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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Book presentation 'The 46 of the Rademakersbroek | 24 June 2025<\/h4>

Book presentation 'The 46 of the Rademakersbroek' gives the names a face, author Kirsten Zimmerman<\/p>Nieuws<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

testimonials<\/h2><\/div>
Museum<\/span>
‘Thanks to people from collection management’<\/span>Thank you for bringing out the awards of Uncle Jan. We have experienced it as good and impressive. <\/span><\/div>- Dinie Luijmes<\/span><\/div>
Tentoonstelling<\/span>
‘The children found it educational!’<\/span>We were here with 100 students. Nice guidance by the volunteers. <\/span><\/div>- Joep Schipper<\/span><\/div>
Escaperoom<\/span>
‘Very exciting, highly recommended!’<\/span>Cool escape room and you need all your senses.<\/span><\/div>- Floris Baars<\/span><\/div>
Speurtocht<\/span>
‘What a great museum!’<\/span>Our children, 11 and 13, particularly liked the scavenger hunt.<\/span><\/div>- Patrick Sluiter<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

support us<\/h2><\/div>

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You can support us in various ways, for example financially through a donation or legacy, by becoming a (corporate) friend, or by volunteering. Please visit our ‘Support us<\/a>‘ page to explore the possibilities.
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