first world war kNOWLEDGE CENTRe

Located in the gatehouse of Museum Huis Doorn

As a place of remembrance for the First World War in the Netherlands, Huis Doorn has a large collection of books. The collection consists of over 2,000 special books, illustrated magazines, photographs and documents. The knowledge centre also houses the historical library of the last German Kaiser Wilhelm II and the First World library of Museum Huis Doorn. Two study rooms are available for research. These are available to anyone who wants to know more about the First World War.

Want to consult the collection?

The knowledge centre has two study rooms where anyone wishing to learn more about the First World War can go to do research. This can be done on Wednesday afternoons from 13:00 to 17:00. Please, register at least two days in advance with Museum Huis Doorn at info@huisdoorn.nl. You can also consult collections online. 

Knowledgecenter

Museum Huis Doorn is the Canon museum for the First World War I window.

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Background World War I

Read more about the First World War.

Digital library World War I

Museum Huis Doorn has a large collection of books on World War I.

MUSEUM Huis DOORN MAKES WORLD HISTORY PERSONAL