Camp Vught National Memorial
Museum in Tilburg
Located in the town of Vught in the Netherlands, Camp Vught National Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the victims of the only SS concentration camp ever built outside Nazi Germany. Known officially as Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch, the camp operated from January 1943 to September 1944. Today, the memorial site includes reconstructed watchtowers, a half-sized barrack, and the original crematorium, offering visitors a powerful glimpse into the harsh realities endured by over 32,000 prisoners from 36 different nationalities2.
The museum’s permanent exhibition, titled “Camp Vught: Seven Seasons and 32,000 Stories,” presents personal accounts and artifacts that humanize the historical events. One of the most poignant features is the Children’s Memorial, which lists the names and ages of 1,269 Jewish children deported in June 1943. Visitors can also explore Barracks 1B, the last remaining authentic structure from the camp, which hosts the exhibition “If Walls Could Talk,” chronicling the site’s use during and after the war.
Beyond the museum walls, the memorial trail leads to the former execution site hidden in nearby woods, where 329 men were killed. This quiet, reflective space underscores the gravity of the camp’s history. With audio tours available in multiple languages and educational programs for schools and families, Camp Vught National Memorial continues to serve as a place of remembrance, learning, and reflection for thousands each year.
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