The museum is situated on the premises of the Tonnet-kazerne, a functioning military barracks.
The collection includes a substantial number of self-propelled artillery pieces that were critical during the Cold War era.
The exhibits cover the evolution of artillery transport, moving from horse-drawn carriages to mechanized systems.
The museum maintains an extensive library of artillery manuals and historical military documents.
It features examples of the Dutch Army's transition through various NATO standardization processes.
The Foundation Dutch Artillery Museum, located at the 't Harde artillery base, chronicles the history of the Dutch artillery corps from its inception to the present day. The collection occupies both indoor exhibition spaces and an extensive outdoor park showcasing a wide array of historical cannons, mortars, and armored vehicles. Exhibits trace the technical evolution of ballistics, fire control systems, and the organizational history of the Dutch artillery units. Visitors can examine weaponry ranging from early muzzle-loading pieces to modern Cold War-era tanks and self-propelled howitzers. The museum maintains a focus on the heritage of the Korps Veldartillerie and the Korps Rijdende Artillerie. It serves as a historical repository for military equipment retired from Dutch service.
The central outdoor park featuring the dense assembly of self-propelled howitzers and tanks.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the outdoor collection spans a significant area.
Check the official website for current event days when historical vehicles may be demonstrated.
Plan your visit to allow sufficient time to transition between the indoor archives and the outdoor hardware displays.
Do not attempt to enter non-museum areas of the military base; follow all posted security signage.
Closed on Mondays and major public holidays; typically operates on a seasonal schedule with restricted access during winter months.
Visitors must respect military facility protocols and stay within designated museum zones.
