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‘Uitgelicht’ illuminated walk
During the ‘Uitgelicht’ illuminated walk event, which runs from 10 to 26 October 2025, you will get to experience the Dutch Open Air Museum after closing time! This year you will be accompanied by the voice of the nightwatchman, as you join him on his evening rounds of the museum park. He will take you to places that may not stand out during the day, but really come to life when evening falls. You will come across hidden memories, little-known stories and… a mysterious intruder.
Our adventure begins after the museum has closed its doors...
During his evening rounds the nightwatchman receives an unusual report: an intruder is roaming around the museum park...
He sets out to investigate, taking you past atmospherically lit buildings and along wooded paths. On the way he shares stories about forgotten residents, old customs, and events, big and small, that have played out inside these homes, mills and farmhouses. These are stories about how people lived with, fought against or simply followed nature.
As you listen, look around and discover, the enigmatic intruder keeps outsmarting the night watchman. Who or what is wandering around out there in the darkness? One thing is certain: this walk will reveal more than you were expecting...
Surprising route through the museum park
The route, which is roughly 2 km long, takes you past our special gardens and buildings. The museum park is brought to life by more than twenty light projections, sound effects and illuminated buildings and pathways. You will need around 1 to 1.5 hours to complete the walk.
The route takes you along wide, paved pathways and is accessible for wheelchair users.
Book your time slot now
‘Uitgelicht’ will take place during the autumn half-term holidays, from 10 to 26 October. Tickets for this illuminated walk can only be purchased online. You can choose from various time slots on each evening. Your time slot is intended as an arrival time only. Check the date and time you have booked carefully. You cannot visit ‘Uitgelicht’ with a day ticket, as the museum is closed between daytime and evening opening hours.
Please note that there are only a limited number of places available per time slot, so make sure you book your ticket soon.
Do you have a Museum Card or VriendenLoterij VIP card? If so, the price is just €5 per ticket!
Buy your tickets now
Make it the perfect evening with a delicious dinner
Along the route you will come across various catering areas where you can enjoy a snack and a drink. If you book the first time slot of the evening, you can also add a special 3-course dinner to your visit. Before setting off around the museum park, enjoy a meal in our atmospheric museum restaurant, including two cold drinks and coffee. A wonderful way to start your evening walk.
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Good to know
‘Uitgelicht’ is suitable for all ages. Come along and enjoy the walk with your family, grandma and granddad, your neighbour, your date or a group of friends. Entry to the museum is free for children up to 3 years of age.
Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. Remember this is an outdoor event!
Visit us on foot, by bike or by public transport
The Dutch Open Air Museum is easy to reach by car and public transport. From Arnhem Central Station city buses 3 and 8 will bring you directly to the Open Air Museum (‘Openluchtmuseum’) stop. Planning to visit us by car? Follow the signs for Arnhem-Noord; the museum has a large car park with charging points for electric cars. Exit tickets are available from the ticket office. If you live locally, you can of course also visit us by bicycle.
Parking tickets can be purchased from the museum ticket office
Plan your visit
Looking after the environment
Did you know that we use LED lighting for the light projections and the illuminated objects? We also take the flora and fauna in the woods into account and switch off all lights and projections after 11 p.m. At the museum visitors stay on the main, wide paths to avoid any damage to the woods. Lastly, at our catering outlets we use sustainable disposable items and, of course, we also separate our waste. Please avoid using a flash if you want to take photos. That way we can minimise any disturbance to the wildlife in the woods.