Dutch Navy Museum, Maritime museum in Den Helder, Netherlands.
The Dutch Navy Museum is a collection of naval vessels, military equipment, and maritime objects displayed both indoors and outdoors. Visitors can walk through different exhibition spaces to see how these items were used and what they tell about seafaring.
The museum was founded in 1995 to preserve Dutch naval history. Since then it has acquired several real warships that serve as living records of the past.
The site draws people interested in naval history and maritime life from near and far. The stories shared here by former sailors connect visitors to the traditions and experiences of those who served at sea.
The site is easy to reach on foot and most exhibition areas are well marked. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since there are both indoor and outdoor sections to explore.
Visitors can actually step inside real submarines and destroyers to explore their inner workings. This is a rare chance to understand how these ships operated from the inside.
Location: Den Helder
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Hoofdgracht 3, 1781 AA Den Helder
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: https://defensie.nl/marinemuseum
GPS coordinates: 52.96375,4.77168
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08
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