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De Bastei

Nature & history museum in a 1500s defensive tower, with exhibits on the Waal River & Nijmegen city.

Lange Baan 4, 6511 XJ Nijmegen
📞 024 329 7070

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

Crowd

  • Family friendly

De Bastei in Nijmegen, Netherlands is a must-visit museum for anyone interested in history and culture. Located in the heart of the city, the museum is home to a wealth of artifacts and artworks from the region's past.

The museum is housed in a beautiful 19th-century building, which was originally built as a hotel. Inside, visitors can explore a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions. The permanent collection includes artifacts from the Roman period, artifacts from the Middle Ages, and a range of contemporary artworks. The temporary exhibitions are often themed and explore a range of topics, including local history, art, and culture.

Visitors can also explore the museum's library, which is home to a wealth of books and documents on the region's history and culture. The library also houses a collection of historic photographs and paintings.

The museum also offers a range of educational activities and workshops. These activities are designed to help visitors learn more about the region's history and culture.

De Bastei has earned a great reputation among visitors. On TripAdvisor, the museum has an average rating of 4.5 stars, with many visitors praising the museum's collection and educational activities. One visitor wrote, “De Bastei is a great place to learn about the history of Nijmegen. The museum is well-curated, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.” Another visitor commented, “De Bastei is an amazing museum. It has a great collection of artifacts and artworks, and the educational activities are really interesting. Highly recommended!”

Overall, De Bastei is a great museum to visit in Nijmegen. With its beautiful building, impressive collection of artifacts and artworks, and educational activities, it's a great place to explore the region's history and culture. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun day out, De Bastei is sure to have something for everyone.

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4 stars

Nice museum. It was bigger than expected. It tells about the history of Nijmegen and especially the Bastei (a defence work). Besides this a part of the museum is about the natural animals around Nijmegen. There are multiple interactive … More

4 stars

Quite a lot bigger than you might think, different sections for environment, history of the building and animals. Done good VR exhibits. Managed to get around with a pram and my young daughter quite easily. Not too much on English, but there was useful QR codes. More

4 stars

Cute little museum. There aren’t English explanations, but it’s nice to look around. The main origin of the museum is probably the archaeological site where an old defence tower was situated on. More