Historical Museum

We went to an "Open Air Museum" in Arnhem. They brought old houses from various provinces of the Netherlands and rebuilt them here. They also had demonstrations of life was way back in the day. I think any museuem that's interactive is really cool.

There was a "Holland Rama" which was a 'ride' but actually is a moving set (our seats moved on a platform up, down and around) that takes the audience through the highlights of culture of the Dutch through short video clips and dioramas. Very cool. Too bad for us it was all in Dutch!

Here are some ancient costumes that the Dutch wore.


Bicycles has been a huge part of their history.


Here is an old Dutch house with the thatched roof. They believed the color blue chases away flies.