Museum Stoottroepen

Museum Stoottroepen is a military museum and war memorial located in Johan Willem Frisokazerne in Assen that displays uniforms, equipment, documents, and personal items from Dutch resistance fighters. The collection documents the formation and activities of the Shock Troops regiment established in 1944.

The Shock Troops regiment grew from resistance groups in southern Netherlands during World War II and was later deployed on military missions in the Dutch East Indies and Yugoslavia. These operations shaped the unit's identity and legacy.

The ground floor remembrance room honors fallen soldiers through personal objects and stories that keep their memory alive. This quiet space offers visitors a moment of reflection during their visit.

The museum is located within the barracks grounds and easily accessible, with parking available onsite and wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout. Visitors should check opening hours in advance since the space operates within an active military compound.

The museum offers complimentary refreshments and informative booklets to visitors holding a Drentse museum pass. This detail highlights the Shock Troops' connection to the regional story of Drenthe province.

Location: Assen

Inception: 1998

Official opening: September 9, 1998

Address: Balkenweg 3, 9405 CC, Assen (Assen), Drenthe, Nederland

GPS coordinates: 52.99417,6.53606

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04