Bunker museum

The Bunkermuseum in IJmuiden is housed in bunkers of the German Heerenduin coastal battery. In the Second World War, Festung IJmuiden defended the entrance to the port of Amsterdam from here. It is run by Stichting WN2000.

What can you expect at the Bunkermuseum?

• The bunkers: The personnel bunkers housed 12 soldiers and 2 officers. The front day rooms were brick, the rear night quarters heavy reinforced concrete. You can visit several bunkers, with a guide if you like.
• Collection: You see decorations and curiosities, such as a Mutterkreuz, and the strips Allied aircraft dropped to jam German radar.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Bunkermuseum are:
  • The wreck of a German Seehund midget submarine in the Seehund bunker.
  • A 4 metre rangefinder, set up outside in clear weather so you can look through it.
  • A 60 centimetre searchlight.
  • A reconstructed night quarters with bunk beds.

Practical information

• Opening hours: The museum opens on set days, and guided tours can be booked. Check the website before you go.
• Surroundings: Across the road a path passes four gun bunkers. Nearby are Forteiland IJmuiden and the beach at IJmuiden aan Zee.

The Bunkermuseum shows the Atlantic Wall at IJmuiden inside and out.

Furthermore Bunker museum is near the following sights: Kennemerstrand (±900 m), Forteiland IJmuiden (±1,1 km), Sea and Harbour Museum (±1,8 km), Cremermeer (±2,7 km) & Lichtbakkeet (±2,7 km).

For information

Badweg 38, IJmuiden
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