The Canon of Dutch History, the list of 50 topics that summarises Dutch history, comes to life as a new permanent exhibition in the Holland Open Air Museum. Housed in the refurbished entrance pavilion (by Mecanoo Architects), Kossmann.dejong designed the exhibition as a fascinating visual narrative across four consecutive spaces. The journey begins in the tunnel-like introduction space that gradually takes visitors back in time. Then they enter ‘The Story of the Netherlands’ in the large dome room. In ten spectacular multimedia ‘film sets’ - layered composition of decors, objects and film fragments - visitors are challenged to uncover information using a mix of media, hands-on elements and interactive games. For example, through a boating game in a wooden Kogge ship visitors experience trading between Hanseatic cities. The integration of (romantic-) realistic elements add tactility and familiarity for a wide audience. After this sensory experience, a panoramic film shows the geographical and geological evolving of The Netherlands over time. Infographics and historic maps place these changes in an international context and graphic patterns on floor and walls reflect these connections. In the end, while swiping through all 50 Canon topics on the 18-m-long interactive Canon wall, it becomes clear that history is more than a collection of topics: it is one continuing, rich story with infinite connections and this exhibition forms a starting point to discover this treasure.