The Resistance Museum in Amsterdam is meant to remind the modern generation how terrifying the years of World War II were for the residents of the Netherlands. The museum is housed in a building where, long ago, a Jewish cultural center and synagogue were located. In addition, before going into hiding, Anne Frank lived in this house with her family.
From May 14, 1940 to May 5, 1945, the Netherlands were under Nazi German occupation. The permanent exhibition helps visitors imagine the streets of Amsterdam exactly as they were at that time. Here you can see old posters, photographs, and even hear the frightening sounds of those years. All these items tell about the daily life of the Dutch, their resistance to the Nazis, and their heroism. The museum also displays authentic typewriters on which members of the underground printed their leaflets and materials. Equally interesting is the reconstructed hideout — places like these were where Jews hid during raids.
But there was another side to the reality of wartime — collaborationism. The Resistance Museum has an entire hall devoted to betrayal. Fragments of radio broadcasts and historical chronicles create an astonishing sense of reality. If you are interested in the history of World War II, a visit to this museum will be very meaningful for you.
