When?
| From | Up to and including | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | 29 Apr 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 29 Apr 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| 1 May 2025 | 1 May 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 1 May 2025 | 1 May 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| 2 May 2025 | 2 May 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 2 May 2025 | 2 May 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| 3 May 2025 | 3 May 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 3 May 2025 | 3 May 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| 4 May 2025 | 4 May 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 4 May 2025 | 4 May 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
| 5 May 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| 5 May 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30 |
The war years
The construction of a bomb shelter in a sand dune in the Veluwe begins in 1939. As of 22 July 1940, the collection is relocated there. The works of art are packed in order of value and moved in small groups. Within a week, all the works are secured, and the museum can close its doors. On 15 April 1945, the museum is liberated by Canadian troops, who also help reinstall the art in the museum. The Kröller-Müller officially reopens on 6 October 1945.
Want to know more about the museum during wartime? Then join a mini lecture.
Practical information
Dates: 29 and 30 April, 1 to 5 May
Opening hours bomb shelter: between 11.00 and 13.00 hrs and between 14.30 and 16.30 hrs
Admission to the bomb shelter is free for anyone with a valid ticket for the park. However, you do need a bomb shelter ticket to gain access. Museum visitors can pick it up for free at the museum reception desk. You will then be given the special leaflet with directions to the shelter. Visitors only visiting the park can follow the signage in the park to the bomb shelter and obtain a free bomb shelter ticket from the on-site tour guide. The special leaflet is available only at the museum reception desk. Reservations are not required; in case of large crowds you may have to wait outside.