✈️🪖 Military Aviation & History — Nationaal Militair Museum 🪖✈️
Details
Join us for an afternoon at the Nationaal Militair Museum (NMM) in Soesterberg, where we can explore the fascinating military history of the Netherlands through an impressive collection of aircraft, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, photographs, and personal stories.
With more than 300,000 objects, the NMM has the largest military collection in the Netherlands, ranging from historical weapons and uniforms to modern fighter aircraft.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕑 Meeting Time: 14:00
Meeting point:
Entrance of Nationaal Militair Museum
Verlengde Paltzerweg 1
3768 MX Soest
Netherlands
Official website:
https://www.nmm.nl/en/collection/
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### ✈️ Special aircraft openings
This date is particularly interesting for aviation enthusiasts!
On Saturday, September 26, the Breguet Atlantic will be open for visitors from 10:00 to 16:00, with guided tours where volunteers explain the history and function of this maritime patrol aircraft. No additional ticket is required beyond your museum admission.
The Fokker F-27 “Troopship” will also be open for visitors from 11:00 to 16:00.
Since our meetup starts at 14:00, participants who are particularly interested in these aircraft may want to arrive earlier to make sure they have enough time to see them before they close.
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### 🌿 Experience details
This is a relaxed and flexible museum visit.
After meeting at the entrance, we'll explore the museum together before everyone is free to continue at their own pace.
The museum covers a broad range of Dutch military history, from early weapons and military equipment to the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and modern armed forces.
There is also a Schatkamer (Treasure Room) featuring historic paintings and other objects from the national military heritage, making the museum interesting not only for military enthusiasts but also for those interested in art and history.
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🎟️ Tickets:
- Ticket purchase is your own responsibility.
- Adult admission is €19.50.
- Museumkaart holders can enter free of charge.
- Advance reservation for a museum visit is no longer required, although the museum recommends buying tickets online.
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📱 Communication:
Further meetup details and updates will be shared after participation is confirmed.
If you enjoy military history, aviation, technology, museums, or discovering fascinating pieces of Dutch history, you're very welcome to join! ✈️🏛️