On 17 September 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division landed in the fields around Wolfheze as part of Operation Market Garden.
More than 600 gliders carrying approximately 6,000 troops and equipment touched down in the area, alongside 4,000 paratroopers who descended from the skies.
During a visit to the museum, you’ll discover just how vast and complex these airborne landings were.
Through authentic artefacts and personal accounts, you’ll gain a clear picture of both the logistical challenges and the human side of this operation.
You’ll experience first-hand just how vulnerable these gliders were and gain a deep respect for the men who flew them here from England.
A visit that not only informs, but also touches and helps you understand what took place here in September 1944.
Visit the museum
Admission is free
to help maintain the collection,
we ask for a donation
Open on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month
We are open from 17 – 17 PM on
28 – 29 MARCH
25 – 26 APRIL
30 – 31 MAY
27 – 28 JUNE
25- 26 JULY
29 – 30 AUGUST
16 till 20 and 26 – 27 SEPTEMBER
24 – 25 OCTOBER
Groups are welcome on other days by appointment
Where to find us
The Glider Museum is situated on the edge of one of the glider landing zones
Adress
Wolfhezerweg 111
6874AD WOLFHEZE
The entrance to the museum is located on the Wolfhezerweg,
near the Glider Landmark
The museum is easily accessible by car.
Car parking is available on site
Wolfheze is easily accessible by train from Arnhem, Oosterbeek and Ede. The museum is a 7-minute walk away
The museum is entirely on one level and wheelchair accessible
Collectie
Discover the three types of glider used during the airborne landings at Wolfheze: the Horsa, Waco and Hamilcar. The exhibition features large sections of gliders and recovered remains, and tells the story of the landings, resupply, the bombing of Wolfheze and the fighting in the surrounding area. The victims are also commemorated.
Not just informative, but deeply moving. It helps you understand what happened here in September 1944
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Insight 1 – The new Horsa has arrived!
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About us
"History is not for sale" (Paul Hendriks)
The museum is a private collection belonging to Paul Hendriks (born 1961), who has been collecting objects from the Second World War since the 1970s.
Since the 1990s, the collection has focused primarily on the gliders that landed in large numbers in and around Wolfheze in 1944.
Since 2009, the museum has been housed in a former chicken shed at Chaletpark De Lindenhof. Since then, the collection has continued to grow steadily. In 2019, the reception area and exhibition space were extended and completely refurbished.
Admission is free, as Paul believes that history is not for sale. Passing on the history and lessons of the war is a moral responsibility, not a commercial enterprise. The museum is funded entirely by donations from visitors and sponsors. Paul is supported by a small team of volunteers who assist with restoration, maintenance and welcoming visitors.
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