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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

Now on display

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 (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 (in Dutch): a poignant historical setting where you will experience the war through the eyes of five Dutch schoolchildren.

Unveiling 'The Battle of Quatre-Bras', November 14, 2022.

Watch live

Kruispunt Waterloo

A special project is taking place in the middle of the museum: the restoration of the painting about the battle of Quatre-Bras. The painting comes from Paleis Soestdijk and measures 6 by 4 meters. Gigantic!

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the restorers are at work and report live at 2 p.m.

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