Exhibition National Monument Camp Amersfoort

Through objects, visual material and audio, visitors are introduced to ten biographies of prisoners and guards in the permanent exhibition. Resistance woman Sabine Zuur and Father Titus Brandsma stand next to Joseph Kotalla, who was known for his brutality during the daily roll call. By giving both victims and perpetrators a place, National Monument Kamp Amersfoort shows the nuanced nature of the history of World War II.

In addition, ten different groups of prisoners are highlighted: resistance fighters, Jews, forced labourers (via Arbeitseinsatz), 'anti-socials' (black slaves), hostages, clergy, US citizens, Soviet prisoners of war, SS Frontarbeiter, and two professional groups that offered (attempted) coordinated resistance namely doctors and policemen. The permanent exhibition highlights the diversity of the prisoners and the diverse reasons for their imprisonment.

In the 100 (video) interviews, former prisoners recount their experiences in Kamp Amersfoort. The stories of these eyewitnesses give an impressive insight into camp life and make the past tangible for visitors.

The audio guide is narrated by Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte, whose grandfather was imprisoned in Kamp Amersfoort.