Museum De Bastei
A natural and cultural history museum built on the remains of an old castle fortification, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Waal, good for families.
Museum De Bastei stands on the bank of the Waal. Part of the building incorporates a 16th-century defensive bastion, and the medieval city walls can be seen underground. The exhibitions explore the nature and human history of Nijmegen and the surrounding river region, with animal specimens, river ecology and interactive displays. It is well suited to children. The rooftop terrace offers excellent views of the Waal Bridge and the boats on the river. The museum is next to the National Bicycle Museum.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Velorama National Bicycle Museum
- Valkhof Park
- Valkhof Museum
- Waalkade
- Waalbrug
- Nijmegen Old Town
- St. Stephen's Church
- Spiegelwaal & Veur-Lent