National Military Museum

The Xplore room in the Dutch National Military Museum has been upgraded! The space is aimed at young children and introduces them to the armed forces in a playful way.
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
Photo: National Military Museum

In addition to the physical play equipment in the space, Kiss the Frog designed and developed two interactive games in collaboration with Shosho.

National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum

The museum’s original request was to renew four existing simulators. During the design process, we came up with a command center where the three vehicles (a chinook, a tank, and a submarine) carry out an operation.

National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum

At the command centre, different players can contribute to the operation at three game stations. There are a total of nine missions to complete Operation Tornado and defeat the enemy. The course can be followed on a central table projection for the players but also for the spectators, who can also assume an advisory role.

National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum
National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum

The original horse game remained as a separate setup, with a new game in a new 3D world. Kids sit on a physical horse, through movements on the saddle, the horse can be directed to a castle to bring a letter to the queen. The fastest route must be taken to avoid a closed castle gate!

National Military Museum - Xplore Nationaal Militair Museum

“Horse, child and game become one in Xplore. And the parents and grandparents also participate enthusiastically; super fun to see every day!”

Monique Brinks, project leader Exhibitions & Innovations

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