Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'

Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'

The Airborne Museum Hartenstein, formerly the Hotel Hartenstein and the HQ of 1st Airborne Division during the Battle of Arnhem.
Location of the museum in Gelderland and the Netherlands
Established	1949
Location	Oosterbeek, Gelderland, Netherlands
Coordinates	51°59′17″N 5°49′57″E / 51.988056°N 5.8325°E / 51.988056; 5.8325
Type	Military History
Website	Airborne Museum

The Airborne Museum ‘Hartenstein’ in Oosterbeek, The Netherlands is dedicated to the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted to form a bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine river in September 1944. Hartenstein served as the headquarters of the British 1st Airborne Division. In the museum an extensive and diverse collection is displayed consisting of original weaponry, genuine uniforms and equipment used in the battle. The numerous photos and films on display provide a realistic picture which is enhanced by interviews with Allied soldiers. In addition the museum has an award-winning Airborne Experience exhibition, that depicts the area around Arnhem and Oosterbeek during the battle. The museum also provides German and civilian perspectives.^[1]