Exhibitions 08-11-2025 / 14-06-2026 The Big Journey of Small PlasticsPlastic is everywhere. In the sunscreen you apply, in the paint on your wall, and... in the river. What is the effect of this tiny plastic on the life in and around the river? Discover it in 'The Big Journey of Small Plastics', an exhibition and VR game combined! vaste tentoonstelling2000 years of building alongside the Waal.Descend into the exciting, underground, and rich history of Nijmegen. Discover how generations of Nijmegen residents built upon each other here. vaste tentoonstellingOrigins of a LandscapeLearn about the primal forces that shaped this unique landscape and come face to face with the mammoth and the white wolf. vaste tentoonstellingExperience the basteiGo on a journey of discovery through this unique 16th-century fortification. vaste tentoonstellingTreasury of the RiverMeet the other inhabitants of this special place by the river, from beaver and sturgeon to the great bittern and wolf. vaste tentoonstellingWaal HallDiscover how the people of Nijmegen have been living alongside the Waal for centuries and help build the future of the river landscape. Uitgelicht Opening hoursDe Bastei is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. About De Bastei Organization Food & drinks