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Canons! There is so much to see and do. Follow the yellow arrows to make your way across the museum and discover the tale of the armed forces. That in itself should keep everybody, young and old, sweet for hours on end.

ADVENTURE IS IN THE AIR

  • Five interactive theme rooms
    to visit

  • Nineteen planes hanging from the ceiling

  • Always something to do, both inside and outside

  • Largest military collection in The Netherlands

Photo exhibition

War Stories. Ukraine up close

The exhibition War Stories. Ukraine up close shows the human side of a war, by bringing together the images of photographer Eddy van Wessel with video portraits of Ukrainians and collection items. The exhibition is on display from October 3, 2024.

About the exhibition

Back at the former home base

CH-47D Chinook

There it is: the Chinook! This transport helicopter was used for various tasks, such as evacuating civilians, carrying out medevacs (medical evacuation) and supporting other defense units.

The Chinook is now on display in the museum.

Take a look at the Chinook (in Dutch)

Now on display

CLASS OF '45

What was it like to be a child during the Second World War? Step inside The Class(room) of ’45: a poignant historical setting where you will experience the war through the eyes of five Dutch schoolchildren. The Xperience is available in Dutch, English and sign language.

Virtual tour

F-16: 50 YEARS FAST FORWARD

Here is where you will find out everything there is to know about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, an icon of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. We chronicle the spectacular tale of the origins, development, technology, missions, equipment and the adventures of those daring men in their flying machines. Read more about F-16: 50 YEARS FAST FORWARD. The exhibition F-16: 50 YEARS FAST FORWARD was on display in the museum until 7 January 2024 and can now also be viewed virtually. In the virtual tour we take you back to the time when the F-16 was designed.

To the virtual tour (in Dutch)

Kruispunt Waterloo

A special project took place in the middle of the museum: the restoration of the painting about the battle of Quatre-Bras. The painting comes from Soestdijk Palace and measures 6 by 4 metres. Gigantic! On our YouTube channel you can discover more about the restoration process and the discoveries we made.

HIDDEN GEMS IN THE TREASURY

The National Military Museum is also a great day out for art lovers. Discover the atmospheric Treasury and be surrounded by old paintings, classic weapons and great treasures from the national military history.

Read more (in Dutch)

VIEWPOINT PARK AIR BASE SOESTERBERG

Did you know that from our observation tower you have a great view of Soesterberg Air Base Park? So don’t forget to take the elevator to the 6th floor during your museum visit.

At the Armoury, all top pieces from Dutch military aviation history have been gathered!