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World War II museums play a vital role in preserving the history, experiences, and lessons of the global conflict. Located around the world, these museums use artefacts, documents, photographs, and personal stories to explain how the war affected soldiers, civilians, and entire societies.

Museum De Casteelse Poort – Wageningen, Netherlands

Museum De Casteelse Poort is the historical museum of Wageningen and focuses on the city’s past from the …

Posted February 19, 2026 (updated February 4, 2026) by Patrick

Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Monument – Groesbeek, Netherlands

The Nottinghamshire Yeomanry, also known as the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, is a historic British Army unit with origins …

Posted February 16, 2026 (updated February 4, 2026) by Patrick

Kriegsmarine Gun Emplacement B1, Battery “Schleswig-Holstein” – Hel, Poland

The battery's B1 gun emplacement is located close to the road. This bunker, too, was designed for a …

Posted February 8, 2026 (updated February 8, 2026) by Patrick

Vliegend Museum Seppe – Breda, Netherlands

Flying museum Seppe, or Vliegend Museum Seppe in Dutch, is an aviation museum at Breda International Airport (Seppe) …

Posted February 8, 2026 (updated January 29, 2026) by Patrick

Vrijheidsmuseum – Freedom Museum – Groesbeek, Netherlands

The Vrijheidsmuseum in Groesbeek is a leading Dutch museum dedicated to the history of freedom, democracy, and human …

Posted February 2, 2026 (updated February 2, 2026) by Patrick

View of the building of RAF Museum Laarbruch-Weeze, Germany

Royal Air Force Museum Laarbruch-Weeze, Germany

This museum is dedicated to the RAF and has a small section about Advanced Landing Ground B.100 Goch …

Posted January 27, 2026 (updated January 27, 2026) by Pascal

Museum Deelen Air Base at the former Fliegerhorst Deelen

Fliegerhorst Deelen – Deelen Air Base Museum – Deelen, Netherlands

The Deelen Air Base Museum offers a compelling insight into one of the Netherlands’ most historically significant military …

Posted January 11, 2026 (updated January 31, 2026) by Patrick

Liberation Museum Zeeland – Nieuwdorp, Netherlands

The Liberation Museum Zeeland (Bevrijdingsmuseum Zeeland) is located in Nieuwdorp, the Netherlands, and focuses on the Battle of …

Posted January 4, 2026 (updated January 22, 2026) by Patrick

Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum – Aalborg, Denmark

The Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum (Aalborg Forsvars- og Garnisonsmuseum) is one of Denmark’s most impressive military museums. …

Posted January 2, 2026 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Atomic Bomb Museum – Nagasaki, Japan

The 長崎原爆資料館 (Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum) is located near the Nagasaki Peace Park and documents the tragic events …

Posted December 5, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Peace Memorial Museum – Hiroshima, Japan

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, was established in 1955 to convey the …

Posted November 15, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Musée de l’Abri de Hatten – Hatten, France

The Musée de l’Abri de Hatten is located at 6 rue de l’Abri, 67690 Hatten, in the Bas‑Rhin department …

Posted October 30, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Hallway of Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération

Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération at Hôtel des Invalides – Paris, France

The Museum of the Order of the Liberation is dedicated to France’s Ordre de la Libération, which is …

Posted October 26, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Pascal

Musée de l’Armée at Hôtel des Invalides – Paris, France

The Musée de l’Armée in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, France is one of the largest military …

Posted October 25, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Pascal

Polderhuis Westkapelle – Dike and War Museum, Westkapelle – Netherlands

Polderhuis Westkapelle is a museum and cultural center located in a historic building once used by the local …

Posted October 14, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Maczek Memorial Breda – The Netherlands

This memorial is dedicated to General Maczek and the 1st Polish Armored Division and expresses the gratitude of …

Posted September 18, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Pascal

Stützpunktgruppe Frederikshavn Süd – Bangsbo Fort – German Coastal Battery – Frederikshavn, Denmark

The more or less 80 meters high hills south of Frederikshavn give a suburban view of the harbor …

Posted August 5, 2025 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Westwall museum – Bad Bergzabern, Germany

The museum occupies former Regelbau-type fortifications that once lined the German border in southern Palatinate, originally part of …

Posted August 4, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick