The museum was founded after the First World War in a nation that had suffered the lasting effects of a bitter conflict where so many people had died in such horrific fashions. The exhibition is a large and varied collection of military items from the past to present. It has a large section dedicated to swords and medieval weapons as well as firearms, military uniforms. There are also insignia from the Napoleonic wars on display, making this a great place to visit if you are interested in history.