The Historical Museum (or, Historisch Museum) in Arnhem is located in an old orphanage on Bovenbeekstraat 21. The museum holds a varied collection of hsitorical items, including Chinese, Japanese and Delft ceramics dating back to the 17th century, a number of 16th - 19th century paintings, and various pieces of ornately decorated Dutch silverware. The emphasis of the collection is on items of significance to the history of villages and towns in Gelderland.
