In the weekend of March 27 and 28 Napleons soldiers camp at the Army Museum. What did they look like? How did they live? What did they eat?
Relive the time of Napoleon. Listen to the stories they tell and the music. Feel how it is to march with the brave soldiers. If you're lucky they even let you hold their rifle!
In Napoleons army
Ten thousands Dutch soldiers fought for Napoleon in a war from 1792 till 1815 (except short periods of piece). Not only in Holland but also in Belgium, Spain, Germany, Poland and Russia. The Army Museum illustrates this turbulent period with uniforms, personal belongings and weapons.
Read more about the live of the soldiers in Napoleons army? Buy the book In the wake of Napoleon, The Dutch in time of war 1792-1815, to be ordered through this website (see shop). Also available in the museumshop.
