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The Resistance Museum (Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum)

Plantage Kerklaan 61a, Amsterdam 1018, The Netherlands (Binnenstad)
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Ranked #11 of 253 attractions in Amsterdam
Type: History Museums
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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

A very interesting museum telling a difficult story. Lots of artefacts and plenty of audio visual displays. Most of the displays have an English translation with them. Certainly worth a visit if in the area and it's opposite the Zoo so not hard to miss.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is a don't miss museum. It chronicles in film, photograph, and artifacts the Nazi persecution of the people of Amsterdam particularly the Jewish people and the efforts of the brave residents who acted to resist the Nazis including the successes and consequences of their actions. This is a high quality presentation and well worth the time. History has a... More

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Gilbert, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This museum details the Dutch Resistance movement during WWII. They have a lot of interesting artifacts on display, such as a baby buggy used to hide guns as well as many other things.The history is told very well and you come away with a good understanding of what life in the Netherlands was like during this time period.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This is a very comprehensive museum, telling of the lead up to the German Occupation and posing the important question - what would you do? aquiesce, collaborate or oppose. Very imaginative and informative displays, well laid out.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

No lines to get in are great, but the ticket cost to enter is a little expensive. Audio guide is free (refundable deposit) and worth getting. Whilst the display is well set up and gave some case histories of different people living in Amsterdam during the war, it lacked specific details of exactly how the resistance worked I.e. what did... More

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Uppsala, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

If you are at all interested in war history you should definitely visit this museum. The entrance fee wasn't too bad (€8) and almost everything have information in English. I was there for 1.5 hours but wished I could have stayed for at least 45 more minutes. The only thing I lacked was some translations of the original newspapers etc.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Fascinating, educational & yet harrowing insight into life under occupation. Located a bit off the tourist route from the centre of Amsterdam, but certainly worth a visit to understand how people lived & survived, in what was an extremely challenging time in the City's history.

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newbury
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Imaginatively designed and displayed this tells the story of the Dutch during the resistance, both good and bad. Very moving and well worth a visit.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This Museum is a very interesting one . It is very nicely laid out and had loads of things to read and see . The story of Dutch Occupation is a very interesting one . The Down side comes to their poor excuse for an educational film. I went to to upper section to watch it and am confronted with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

It was time well spent - a bit off the beaten path but it is nice to get away from the touristy areas. The displays were excellent and gave me a different view of the country in war, and the extremes the citizens went to, to protect their own. If you only have time for one museum and an interest... More

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