The Museum Engelandvaarders (Museum of the England Voyagers) is a Dutch museum that focuses on the Engelandvaart, which refers to the journeys from occupied Netherlands to England during World War II. It also highlights the roles of the Engelandvaarders in various areas such as the air force, navy, Princess Irene Brigade, merchant navy, and as secret agents. King Willem-Alexander inaugurated the museum on September 4, 2015.
The museum showcases the history of the Engelandvaart, where approximately 2,700 Dutch individuals embarked on perilous journeys to England, subsequently contributing to the Allied war effort against Nazi Germany and Japan. They attempted to reach England directly across the North Sea or through routes across Southern Europe or Sweden. Over 1,800 of them successfully reached their destination. The museum also highlights the activities of the Engelandvaarders after their arrival in England, where they joined the Allied forces.
Visitors to the museum can access a wealth of information through audiovisual screens. There is also a database that sheds light on the story of each Engelandvaarder. The museum aims to be the knowledge center in the Netherlands regarding the Engelandvaart '40-'45, including a separate category for Dutch military personnel who fled to England in the face of capitulation (though they are not formally classified as Engelandvaarders).
