Militaire Luchtvaart Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Netherlands, Utrecht
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2-3 hours in the halls and hangars, half a day with the outdoor park
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed (Monday, except during school holidays) · Tuesday 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · From the bezoek page on nmm.nl (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed on Kings Day, the first day of Christmas and New Year but open on every other public holiday, and open on Mondays as well during the official school holidays of all regions, whose dates the site points to rijksoverheid.nl. The page states plainly that no reservation is needed for a museum visit. The museum sits inside Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg, the former air base, which keeps its own separate opening hours for the grounds.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: From 13 years 19.50 euros, or 19.00 euros bought online · Student: CJP pass or student card 15.00 euros · Every card has to be shown on arrival, digital is accepted for the Museumkaart, VIP, CJP and student cards, and one card admits one ticket. Group rates are desk-only and cannot be applied online: 16 euros a head from ten paying adults, 9 euros a child from ten children aged 4 to 12, and 5 euros a pupil for BO and VO school groups.
- Address
- Militaire Luchtvaart Museum, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Coordinates
- 52.1200, 5.2760
Introduction
On the former Soesterberg airbase near Utrecht, the old Military Aviation Museum merged with the army collection in 2014 to become the National Military Museum, the largest of its kind in the Netherlands. Its vast halls line up historic fighter jets, helicopters and armoured vehicles from early propeller aircraft to modern jets, while the surrounding field still shows runways and aircraft shelters. Hands-on exhibits, including flight simulators, make it a double win for families and hardcore aviation fans.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed (Monday, except during school holidays) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
From the bezoek page on nmm.nl (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed on Kings Day, the first day of Christmas and New Year but open on every other public holiday, and open on Mondays as well during the official school holidays of all regions, whose dates the site points to rijksoverheid.nl. The page states plainly that no reservation is needed for a museum visit. The museum sits inside Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg, the former air base, which keeps its own separate opening hours for the grounds.
Ticket Information
| Adult | From 13 years 19.50 euros, or 19.00 euros bought online |
|---|---|
| Student | CJP pass or student card 15.00 euros |
| Child | Ages 4 to 12 pay 11.00 euros, 10.50 online, and children 0 to 3 go free with a free ticket collected at the check |
| Senior | Free with the Museumkaart, VriendenLoterij VIP card, Rembrandt card, ICOM card, veterans pass, MOD war and service casualties pass, Dutch Defence pass, Postactieven pass or Vrienden NMM pass |
| Free Admission | During November 2026 VriendenLoterij VIP card holders may bring one guest free |
Every card has to be shown on arrival, digital is accepted for the Museumkaart, VIP, CJP and student cards, and one card admits one ticket. Group rates are desk-only and cannot be applied online: 16 euros a head from ten paying adults, 9 euros a child from ten children aged 4 to 12, and 5 euros a pupil for BO and VO school groups.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Militaire Luchtvaart Museum?
Monday: Closed (Monday, except during school holidays); Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; From the bezoek page on nmm.nl (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed on Kings Day, the first day of Christmas and New Year but open on every other public holiday, and open on Mondays as well during the official school holidays of all regions, whose dates the site points to rijksoverheid.nl. The page states plainly that no reservation is needed for a museum visit. The museum sits inside Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg, the former air base, which keeps its own separate opening hours for the grounds.
How much is the admission for Militaire Luchtvaart Museum?
Adult: From 13 years 19.50 euros, or 19.00 euros bought online; Student: CJP pass or student card 15.00 euros; Child: Ages 4 to 12 pay 11.00 euros, 10.50 online, and children 0 to 3 go free with a free ticket collected at the check; Senior: Free with the Museumkaart, VriendenLoterij VIP card, Rembrandt card, ICOM card, veterans pass, MOD war and service casualties pass, Dutch Defence pass, Postactieven pass or Vrienden NMM pass; Free Admission: During November 2026 VriendenLoterij VIP card holders may bring one guest free; Every card has to be shown on arrival, digital is accepted for the Museumkaart, VIP, CJP and student cards, and one card admits one ticket. Group rates are desk-only and cannot be applied online: 16 euros a head from ten paying adults, 9 euros a child from ten children aged 4 to 12, and 5 euros a pupil for BO and VO school groups.
Any practical tips for visiting Militaire Luchtvaart Museum?
Weekends and Dutch school holidays get busy; arriving early makes for a calmer visit. Some simulators need sign-up or queuing, so register for popular ones right after entry.
How long should I spend at Militaire Luchtvaart Museum?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours in the halls and hangars, half a day with the outdoor park.
