Still looking for a nice outing for the May holidays? Then visit the Mariniersmuseum in Rotterdam and experience for yourself what it is like to stand in the coffins of a real marine. Milan T’Hooft (04) is an educator at the museum and, as Major Maas, takes you into the rich history of the Royal Marines: “We are the toughest museum in Rotterdam!”
The Mariniersmuseum introduces you to the world of the Marine Corps. There is plenty to see, do and learn here. Take a tour of the exhibitions, watch interesting films or go over the obstacle course. You also imagine yourself as a real marine when you go on a mission with your family members or friends.
Milan ended up in the Mariniersmuseum because of his history studies. “I used to love playing soldier, but I soon found out that I was much better at telling the stories. During my studies I started as a volunteer. I taught Corps history to trainee Marines. After that I also did guided tours for visitors and was involved in various educational projects.”
Majoor Maas
Milan gives museum lessons to, for example, classes that visit the museum with school. For the younger visitors, Milan tells you everything about the work as a marine as his alter ego Major Maas. About history, but also about today’s marines. Major Maas can also be found on the museum’s social channels.
He also works with the curator, who puts together the exhibitions. “If a curator was alone at the helm, there would be beautiful things on the wall, but the exhibition would become very stately. To really take people along in history, we therefore also have replicas that you can touch. Or a heavy marine backpack that you can try out for yourself,” says Milan.
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