Aviation museums in the Netherlands

Take a journey through the world of aviation. Discover the fascinating story of Dutch civil aviation with more than 100 unique aircraft. Step aboard the Constellation, discover the story from the historical Fokker Spin, feel how it is to fly a plane in one of the simulators and explore the enormous

The National Military Museum is located on the site of the former air base Soesterberg. The museum presents a broad thematic story on Dutch defense. It shows the meaning of the Dutch armed forces in the past, present and future. The National Military Museum especially focusses on the Dutch army and

Cube was Holland's first museum entirely dedicated to design. Cube displayed meaningful design that has an impact on the world. The museum has merged with the Discovery Museum in Kerkrade since 2021.

The National Space Museum (NRM) is a permanent part of Aviodrome at Lelystad Airport. Here the history of space travel is presented with special attention to the Dutch contribution. Lectures are also organized and a space archive is maintained.

CRASH Luchtoorlog- en Verzetsmuseum '40-'45 illustrates the story of aircraft crews in the war and their mission. The collection includes documents, photographs, old newspapers, and personal items. The remains of the aircraft are also exhibited. Important in the museum is the wreck of a Dutch fight

Museum Vliegbasis Deelen illustrates the air war over Dutch territory in the period 1939 to 1945. About 7,500 planes crashed in the Netherlands during World War II. The collection of the museum includes pilot clothing, aircraft armament, navigation equipment and many remains of plane wrecks.

The Museum voor Vluchtsimulatie illustrates the history of flight simulators, how a plane can fly and how it is controlled. The museum features some link trainers and real flight simulation devices. Under the guidance of an instructor the visitor can ‘fly’ in one of the historical flight simulators.

The Aviation and War Museum Texel focuses on the history of aviation and events during the Second World War on and around the island of Texel. A Kolibrie ('Hummingbird') helicopter, a replica of a Scheldemusch and a Fokker Spin, and a Saab Safir are some of the aircraft on display. The part about

Vliegend Museum Seppe houses a collection of airworthy historic aircraft like the DH-82 Tiger Moth, DHC-1 Chipmunk and Piper Cub and several static objects like Messerschmitt Me-109 fighter, cutaway engines and much more!

Air War Museum Fort Veldhuis is dedicated to the air war 1940 - 1945 and in particular the efforts of the people of the air forces during that period. Using radio equipment, pilots kept in touch with those on the ground to prepare attacks. Among other things, the museum has a radio room with equipme