The Military History Museum in Germany ranks among the best military museums in Europe as a whole. It is one of the oldest museums in Dresden. It was built on the site of an ancient military arsenal dating back to the 19th century, and is a place where weapons are made in the city. The museum aims to clarify the history of the wars that Germany fought in all its details by displaying weapons, cannons, and vehicles used in the wars, in addition to another exhibition from the museum that focuses on social and cultural life in Germany during the war period.