Airborne at the Bridge

Right next to the John Frost Bridge, the history museum of Airborne at the Bridge tells you everything you need to know about the Battle of Arnhem.

Airborne at the Bridge is one the museums in Arnhem that you can’t miss if you want the full story of this historical city. The small history museum is tucked inside the former Hartenstein Villa, the British headquarters in 1944 during World War II. Explore the totally free museum of Airborne at the Bridge for a deeper look at the Battle of Arnhem…

So what was the Battle of Arnhem? In September of 1944, the Allied forces began the biggest air operation in the entire world war. The Battle of Arnhem was historically significant and a tragic failure. Airborne at the Bridge museum takes you through the steps of a parachutist to recreate history for you.

• Get Airborne! Follow the footsteps and flight of a British parachutist during the Battle of Arnhem. Begin your journey in England, then fly over to the Netherlands during the heat of battle eventually ending in retreat at the river. The experience is quite vivid and worth a look, though not recommended for very young children.
• The Battle of Arnhem exhibit: the battle lasted for 9 bloody days. The permanent exhibit inside Airborne at the Bridge takes you through each day step by step to make history even more real. You’ll watch a short film at the start, then follow along panels and audio to uncover the whole story.
• Remembrance Room: see the names of the Allied parachutists who fought for freedom during WWII at the Battle of Arnhem. The Airborne at the Bridge museum has their names, medals and faces here to remember them. A humbling sight, the Remembrance Room makes history that much more human.