Spanning over five thousand years of military history, Nationaal Militair Museum is a national archive that highlights the indispensability of the armed forces in the Netherlands. Nationaal Militair Museum is not merely a clutter of helicopters, planes, and tanks – with interactive and informative panels, history comes alive with the museum’s well-organised arsenal of military clothes, weapons, and personal portraits of the stories of war veterans. The open exhibition style of the museum space, paired with the floor-to-ceiling glass window panels, evokes a spacious and buoyant atmosphere. Here, you can wander from plane to tank within the same space, unrestricted by guided routes and walls. Chart the development of all things military throughout history, from the ancient chainmail armour and warhorse to the latest state-of-the-state technology, or take part in an interactive game to save the museum from invasion. You can even delve into what it is like to be part of the military as you learn to make gunpowder, fly a plane, and exterminate enemy tanks in the museum’s interactive space. From kids to adults, Nationaal Militair Museum is an immersive experience that will leave you craving for more.