CRASH Air War and Resistance Museum '40-'45 in Aalsmouderbrug

The Second World War was clearly noticeable in Haarlemmermeer. CRASH '40-'45 has been taking you through the history of the war years from 30 to 1940 for 1945 years. Learn everything about the air war and visit the resistance museum in the Fort near Aalsmeer.

Airplane in the CRASH air war and resistance museum

World War II in Haarlemmermeer

CRASH Air War and Resistance Museum '40-'45 deals with two subjects from the Second World War. The first part deals with the air war that was fought in 1940. The museum was created by the discovery of a British bomber in 1987. The collection of aircraft wrecks quickly grew. During the war, about 750 planes crashed over the Randstad.

Airplane wrecks

For example, parts of a Fokker D.XXI (the only one of its kind) that was shot down by the German occupiers can be seen in the museum. The impressive story of the pilot who survived the crash can be heard in the exhibition. Remains of many other aircraft that crashed during the war can also be seen in exhibition form. A huge reconstructed Spitfire stands in the foyer of the museum. The CRASH collection is unique for a Dutch museum!

Outside the CRASH museum about the 2nd world war

War museum and resistance museum in Haarlemmermeer

Want to know more about what the people of Haarlemmermeer did in the resistance? Or how many people ended up in hiding in the municipality? And what's the story of secret agent Jos Gemmeke? There's plenty to discover in the second section of the CRASH Museum. This resistance museum highlights hiding, the resistance, and secret agents. For example, see the models of two hiding places. The museum also regularly hosts changing exhibitions related to a major theme. View the agenda for the current exhibitionThe team of volunteers often organizes lectures.

CRASH in Fort near Aalsmeer

The CRASH Air War and Resistance Museum '40-'45 is housed in the Fort near Aalsmeer and is located near Rijsenhout and Aalsmouderbrug. This fort is part of the Waterline Defense Line of Amsterdam. Although you would suspect that this was built during World War II, the fort dates from 1905. Outside the museum is the Missing Man Salute monument.

In the CRASH air war and resistance museum

Crash Museum Opening

The CRASH Museum is open every Saturday and the second Sunday of the month. Group visits are possible by appointment. The opening hours of the CRASH Museum can be found below. Reserve an entrance ticket via the website and discover everything about the air war and the resistance of 1940-1945.

Also found at Fort Aalsmeer: the Genieloods

Near the CRASH museum you will also find the Genieloods. This used to be a place to work on the construction of Fort bij Aalsmeer. Now it has become an inspiring meeting location. With space for meetings, workshops and other events. “A world place for leaders and professionals”, as the founders Jantine and Paul call it themselves. Read more about it here the Genieloods.