16x popular museums in the Netherlands for children

Nothing is more fun than a day at the museum, but it is so nice if you can leave without rushing. Therefore, prepare yourself well for a day out and have all your belongings ready the night before: the jackets, something tasty for the road and especially don’t forget your diaper bag with contents if the little one is also going.

Don’t want to carry your breakup? Put some of your child’s belongings in his own backpack. Keep in mind that you are not allowed to enter some museums with bags; so bring some small money for a safe.

Best museums for children

Now that the corona measures have been relaxed, you no longer have to book a ticket in advance at all museums. However, this can be a good idea to avoid long waiting times at the entrance. Also keep in mind that you do not have to show a corona pass or QR code at most museums, but you do at some catering establishments. Always check the website before departure for the latest developments regarding the corona measures.

Okay, now that you’re all set: the best museums for children in a row:

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1. The Stedelijk Museum – Amsterdam

Do you want to look at art with your child? Then the Whatsapp treasure hunt in this museum is highly recommended. You have to search hard to find the funniest details in works of art. Who sees the dancing lady? And what sounds do Karel Appel’s beasts make? Fits perfectly in this list of child-friendly museums. Suitable for families with children from 4 years.

2. Museon – The Hague

From nature to the effect of technology: you will learn it during a visit to the Museon. For example, make your own musical instrument or – and that is important – learn how to be kind to the earth.

3. Tropenmuseum – Amsterdam

A visit to the Tropenmuseum is a real voyage of discovery. Go on a journey during the Sabi Suriname DIY exhibition, sail on a boat through Busi Kondre, discover Surinamese cuisine and play the What is where? game about what you encounter along the way.

4. Museum Speelklok – Utrecht

Children are guided through the museum by little organ monkey Toon, so completely kid-proof. They can make and program their own music here and there is always a changing – just as interesting – additional exhibition.

5. Loevestein Castle – Poederoijen

Loevestein Castle is ideal for children who like to dress up as knights or damsels, because here they can really be it for a day. You can also see how people lived in a castle.

6. Eye Film Museum – Amsterdam

Step into the world of Eye and discover everything about films in the Panorama, watch your favorite clips and make your own film debut.

7. Maritime Museum – Rotterdam

Here children listen to stories of tough sailors, explorers and dock workers. For the very youngest there is a children’s activity expo Professor Plons. Here children help sort fish, load and unload ships, determine the destination and put out a fire.

8. Dutch Bakery Museum – Hattem

The smell of fresh bread immediately hits your nose: old-fashioned bread is baked here. Nice if you’ve always wanted to look over the shoulder of a baker.

9. Miffy Museum – Utrecht

A nice museum for toddlers and preschoolers: children step into the world of Miffy and her friends. In the zoo they learn what animals eat, in Miffy’s house they learn everything about care. Furthermore, this house is full of assignments, reading books, puzzles and games.

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10. Oyfo Technology Museum – Hengelo

‘Forbidden to stay away’ is the motto in the Technology Museum. Everything here is about technology: from old-fashioned inventions to smart alternatives for the future. Open again from July 18.

11. MuZIEum – Nijmegen

What is it like to be blind or visually impaired? In the muZIEum you learn it and you notice that things that are so normal for your child (hearing, feeling, seeing, tasting and smelling) are suddenly experienced very differently.

12. Villa Zebra – Rotterdam

Villa Zebra has fine art exhibitions for children aged 3 to 12 years. Also fun for your toddler: the permanent exhibition ‘SELF!’.

13. Prison Museum – Veenhuizen

Ever legally handcuffed someone? it is possible in the Prison Museum. Also instructive: looking at the inside of an isolation cell.

14. Aviodrome Lelystad Airport

Here you can discover everything about airplanes from a unique location. Test yourself in a tunnel what wind does to an aircraft, watch the 3D film about aviation, step into the simulated capsule of spaceman André Kuipers or dive into the largest aircraft of Aviodrome. Order your tickets here with a discount.

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15. Children’s Book Museum – The Hague

Children are introduced to children’s literature in a playful way in this museum. All exhibitions and workshops ensure that from now on your child will never leave a book behind.

You can now read to your child from the most beautiful books in De Voorleestent, while the story is enriched by means of ambient sounds and projections. In other words: the picture book really comes to life.

16. National Military Museum – Soest

One of the museums for children that is definitely worth a visit. In a huge hall are real planes and helicopters, so you can see them from all sides. Does your child want to lose some energy? You can do that outside on the assault course.

Source: editors Kek Mama

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