where stories connect
Where stories connect
Welcome to a special place. The oldest open-air museum in the Netherlands, where nature, history, and stories come together. Discover cultures and traditions from the Romans to the present day, and travel through time in our Museum Park in Heilig Landstichting. There is something for everyone, young and old, to experience. A place to slow down, discover, and marvel. Here, there is room for inspiration and for not knowing for a moment. Go on a journey. Look, listen, and experience. Meet others. Have fun!
NEWS
From August 19 to 23, 2026, the second edition of the Wagner4daagse will take place at the Heilig Landstichting, nestled in the woods near Nijmegen. This four-day festival is entirely dedicated to the music of Richard Wagner, specially arranged for a chamber music ensemble. The program components take place in the impressive Cenakelkerk , the adjacent Museumpark Orientalis , and the monumental Heilig Landstichting Cemetery Park.
Exhibition 'Treasures of the Old World'
Our exhibition takes you along the ancient trade routes of five special natural products: coffee, copper, incense, silk, and salt. Ideas, knowledge, people, and religions also traveled the world via caravans. This exhibition connects the worlds of the past and the present. It shows that our contemporary questions about fair trade, sustainability, and the throwaway society are deeply rooted in a long history of exchange.
Partners
Did you know that many social enterprises are housed on the grounds of Museumpark Orientalis? Museumpark Orientalis maintains close contact with the community and focuses on sustainability. As a result, we have become a physical melting pot where we collaborate with 33 social partners. Curious about our co-creators, or the partners both inside and outside the Museumpark?
