Museum park Heilig Landstichting Orientalis — Attraction in Berg en Dal

This is the quietest, most natural, simple and still interesting open air museum in the Netherlands. Located in the woods next to Nijmegen it shows the life in the middle East. From the times of Jezus to the times of Mohammad. Simple houses, short but clear descriptions and plain interiors. Few guides are acting in their times and locations. Unfortunately less than before due to the covid 19 restrictions also imposed on this open air museum. It's self catering since because no one can make living from the few visitors. The Roman and Egyptian houses are very interesting, some with good maquettes. Nothing digital. You truly need your own imagination to experience and enjoy the different villages. My children enjoyed the puzzle tour, but others might find the whole place too simple, too slow and boring. On the other hand we spent there a full day with joy and games in the Bedouin tents as well as imagining our family life around the year 0. Bring your picknick, take your time and sense the old times. Do not forget good walking shoes as it allows for good walks in the woods and along some of...

A charming open-air museum that offers a vivid glimpse into ancient life.** The exhibits beautifully recreate traditional houses from Roman, Egyptian, and Jordanian cultures, allowing visitors to feel transported back in time and across regions. The immersive atmosphere makes it easy to imagine daily life in those eras.

One standout feature is a small shop selling handmade juice and cider, and ice. The bottles are adorned with thoughtfully designed labels, adding to the charm. Impressively, the shop employs staff with autism, making every purchase a meaningful way to support an inclusive initiative. It's a wonderful example of how cultural institutions can contribute to...

A nice museum mainly about the three monotheistic beliefs (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). The museum mainly focuses on how these three religions lived in the middle-east/Israel region. The museum consist of several small villages with different building styles and from different times to get an idea of the history of how people lived. There is also a small village with Roman houses. There is also a small restaurant in the Roman village with okay food. The open air museum is very suitable for kids. If you are afraid of spiders the open buildings contain sometimes a lot of spiders. When we were at the museum there were not a lot of people which made the museum a...