The Regionaal Museum 1940-1945 (Regional Museum 1940-1945) in Schagen and Surroundings is situated within the former prison tower of Schagen Castle. This museum showcases a wide array of original items from the period 1939-1945. Visitors have the option to explore these artifacts independently or receive insightful explanations from enthusiastic guides.
World War II
The Regional Museum 1940-1945 offers a comprehensive portrayal of the years 1940-1945 in the Kop van Noord-Holland and West Friesland region through a diverse collection of original objects and photographs from the Second World War. This exhibition covers various aspects including mobilization, the events of May 1940, German occupation, daily life, the hardships of the hunger winter, and the liberation in 1945.
