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38 Best Museums for Kids in the Netherlands (by Province)
A day at the museum with kids is anything but boring! Throughout the Netherlands, you'll find dozens of child-friendly museums packed with interactive exhibits, exciting scavenger hunts, fun workshops, and tours specifically for young audiences. Whether you're planning a trip during the summer holidays, a weekend getaway, or a rainy Wednesday afternoon, there's always a museum suitable for children near you. From dinosaurs to technology, from castles to the human body – these places combine play and education in a way that truly captivates children.
In this overview, we've compiled the 38 best museums for children in the Netherlands, sorted by province. This makes it easy to find something fun in your region or during a holiday in your own country.
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Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted. 🖤
Baby lambs, spring markets, new restaurant openings and more events not to miss, this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide is packed.
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Have fun making plans!
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PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.
Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.
WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.
Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.
Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.
With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.
Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚
PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)
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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢
@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.
In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.
Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤
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{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟵, 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟭 & 𝟭𝟮
This is one of those weekends that's packed with cool events!
Catch the last cherry blossoms, hunt for vintage treasures or feast on oysters.
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What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆?
@eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember.
Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤
Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here!
📍 Eetcafé de Reiger
Jordaan, Amsterdam City Centre
Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam.
And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too!
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A cookbook from Grandma. Three Michelin stars. And a beautiful 70s villa in a quiet neighborhood in Bangkok, where you are welcomed as if you were at the chefs' home.
The Sühring brothers do not cook based on trends; they cook from memories. Of their grandmother's farm, of the flavors of their youth in Germany, and of techniques passed down through generations.
@relaischateaux invited me to experience Sühring during a solo lunch, and this is truly my ultimate definition of culinary self-care.
This was a surprising afternoon in Bangkok, where I ate the best German food I have ever tasted. And that in a city where I normally avoid European restaurants. Well, for @restaurant_suhring, you really want to make that exception.
Signature dishes that I still think back to regularly?
🍴 Labskaus with caviar
🍴 Enleta waffle with Pfalz vinegar
🍴 Game pie
🍴 Dry aged Duck
TIP: If you go to Sühring, reserve the seats at the kitchen bar so you have a view of the chefs at work!
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#prinvited #bangkok #michelin #relaischateaux
In this reels I take you along for fine dining in Bangkok at the three Michelin starred restaurant Sühring.
This is one of the nicest free outings in the spring! Did you know that you can gather (or pick, for the connoisseurs 😉) oysters yourself in various places in the Netherlands? I’m in Zeeland for a bit this weekend, and if we can, we’ll go again.
📍In this video, I show where you can fill your bucket.
Comment oester for the comprehensive guide with all details about all 8 locations + handy tips and rules.
Important to know:
– Max. 10 kilos per person (≈ 1 bucket)
– For personal use only
– Do not scoop or scrape the soil
– Go at low tide
Handy to take with you:
Bucket, screwdriver, boots, work gloves, tea towel, clean clothes and garbage bags (for the oysters and dirty clothes).
And of course: also bring an oyster knife, lemon and champagne 🍋🥂Because you want to taste something right away!
The oyster season runs from September to about April / early May, so now that the water isn't so cold, this is the perfect outing.
In the full guide, I share exactly where you can easily find them without much effort. Leave a comment and I'll send it to you right away!
Who do you want to go oyster collecting with soon?
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Happy weekend in Amsterdam! I made a list with 79 (!) fun 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯, 𝟰, 𝟱 & 𝟲. This week's guide is packed because of Easter weekend and I saved the best tips for you in the guide on 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲.
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What's your vibe this weekend? Markets, Easter lunches, or a festival?
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This is the time to make plans for Easter in Amsterdam 👀🐣🐰
Are you team lunch or dinner?
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Ps: More tips for Easter in Amsterdam, from restaurants to markets, on WWW.YOURLITTLEBLACKBOOK.ME
Anti-Guide, going around to God that a good thing is!
So close and perfect to go by train, with endless great places to visit.
Think: delicious food, nice hotels, coffee shops for your matcha ;-) and wine bars you actually don't want to leave. During our last trip, we added a few new favorites to the Antwerp Little Black Book once again.
Save this guide for your next city trip to Antwerp. Have fun!
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⦁ @osakaantwerp
⦁ @mea.antwerp
⦁ @glouglouborgerhout
⦁ @le_pristine_antwerp
⦁ @hertog_jan_at_botanic
**Illegible**
⦁ @hotelfranq
⦁ @viaantwerp
⦁ @hoteldewittelelie
𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦
⦁ @millesime.antwerp
⦁ @dogmacocktails
⦁ @cafe.bobby
⦁ @cafezeezicht
⦁ @billiesbierkafetaria
𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 & 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦
⦁ @bakkerijfunk
⦁ @polly.antwerp
⦁ @cafe.betty
⦁ @tinsel_antwerp
⦁ @caffenation_coffee
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⦁ Roof farm @paktantwerpen
⦁ For thrift store finds: Antwaarpe Goeiemorgen
⦁ Shop at @frnchparisofficiel
⦁ For all fashion lovers @momuantwerp
⦁ Must-visit museum @rubenshuisantwerpen
💌What is your favorite hotspot in Antwerp that I absolutely have to visit next time?
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺
These are those few magical weeks each year when the city suddenly feels different. Everything is in bloom and all you want to do is be outside. Coffee to-go in hand, and just head out as soon as the sun shows up.
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺
📍 Bloesempark – Amsterdamse Bos (the classic, yes it gets busy, but totally worth it)
📍 Rijksmuseum
📍 Fruittuin van West
📍 Westerpark
📍 Jozef Israëlskade
📍 WG grounds
📍 Nelson Mandela Park
📍 Bos en Lommerplantsoen
📍Amstelpark
By mid-April most of the sakura will already be gone, so if you want to catch it: this is your moment.
I'll definitely be doing a few more rounds before it's over.
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🌸 Discover the best places to spot cherry blossom in Amsterdam and enjoy the sakura in full bloom. 🌸
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟴 & 𝟮𝟵
This is one of those weekends where your only problem is how you're going to fit everything into this last weekend of March (yes already?!).
From a free event to try new Limited Subs at @ijveramsterdam to slow mornings, a market stroll (or two), maybe finally ticking off that new restaurant that's been on your list for weeks… and ending somewhere with a good glass of wine while telling yourself “just one more” 😉
𝗡𝗲𝘄-𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @kamer.bar
📍 @rondo.restaurant
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @enotecadeolyphant
📍 @tonton.noord
📍 @yusu.coffee (centre)
📍 @eetcafe.vanbeeren
📍 @kidamsterdam
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Zuiderzee Museum – Enkhuizen
Step into a time machine and discover in the Zuiderzeemuseum Learn how people used to live on the Zuiderzee. Children play traditional Dutch games, decorate clogs, and bake bread. Additional activities are offered during school holidays.
Wierdijk 12, Enkhuizen
Fort Kijkduin – Den Helder
A Napoleonic-era fort with an underground marine aquarium! Children can explore corridors, learn about soldiers, and spot sharks in the tunnel. A scavenger hunt is included.
Admiral Verhuellplein 1, Huisduinen – fortkijkduin.nl
Muiderslot – Muiden
The most famous castle in the Netherlands! Children discover in the Muiderslot Explore secret passages, climb towers, and participate in interactive treasure hunts. During the holidays, there are knights' days, bird of prey shows, and medieval activities. Suitable for all ages.
Herengracht 1, Muiden
Steam Engine Museum – Medemblik
Everything still works as it used to in the old steam pumping station. Children can see how fire and water power machinery and participate in experiments at children's days.
Oosterdijk 4, Medemblik – stoommachinemuseum.nl
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Child-friendly museums in South Holland: fun for every family
Maritime Museum – Rotterdam
For little captains! Professor Splash is perfect for young children, and outside you can discover the real harbor. In the Maritime Museum there are interactive exhibitions for all ages.
Leuvehaven 1, Rotterdam
Corpus – Leiden
Start in the knee and end in the brain! In Corpus Children take an educational journey through the human body, packed with interactive facts. Suitable for children aged 7 and up.
Willem Einthovenstraat 1, Oegstgeest
Naturalis – Leiden
Come face-to-face with Trix the T. rex and explore the LiveScience Lab. Go on a scavenger hunt, discover dinosaurs, and marvel at nature.
Darwinweg 2, Leiden – naturalis.nl
Children's Book Museum – The Hague
Books come to life here! Children can step into the shoes of their favorite characters, like Dolfje Weerwolfje or Frog, and explore interactive exhibits. For younger children, there's "I am Frog," and for older ones, there's "Papiria." A creative museum that fosters a love of language.
Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5, The Hague – kinderboekenmuseum.nl
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Naturalis © Yourlbb
Child-friendly museums in Utrecht: surprising family outings
GeoFort – Herwijnen
An exciting fortress island about Earth, technology, and maps. Children learn all about GPS, climate, and cybersecurity through interactive games. Outside, there's a maze, an augmented reality sandbox, and a pancake restaurant.
Nieuwesteeg 74, Herwijnen – geofort.nl
Miffy Museum – Utrecht
A cheerful museum especially for toddlers and preschoolers. In the world of Miffy, children can crawl, climb, play, and explore. Each room has a recognizable theme from Dick Bruna's books, such as Miffy's house, the doctor, and the zoo. Perfect for children aged 2 to 6.
Agnietenstraat 2, Utrecht – nijntjemuseum.nl
De Haar Castle – Haarzuilens
A real fairytale castle with towers, a moat, and a drawbridge. Children can enjoy treasure hunts and themed tours in the park and castle. Also fun: during the holidays, there are themed days with actors in costume. Castle the hair.
Kasteellaan 1, Haarzuilens (near Utrecht)
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Railway Museum – Utrecht
Trains, trains, and more trains! Children can explore historic trains from the inside, play on the mini roller coaster, and participate in scavenger hunts. Regular theme days and children's shows are also held.
Maliebaanstation 16, Utrecht – spoorbaanmuseum.nl
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Child-friendly museums in Zeeland: fun educational excursions
Maritime Museum – Vlissingen
Experience the maritime history of Zeeland in the Museum Full of child-friendly stories, interactive maps, and a beautiful harbor view. During the holidays, there are treasure hunts and workshops especially for young explorers. Located in a historic warehouse.
Nieuwendijk 11, Vlissingen
School Time Museum – Terneuzen
Children literally step into an old classroom with desks, school charts, and chalk. They're taking lessons just like they did 100 years ago. Parents reminisce and compare them to the present day.
Nieuwstraat 26, Terneuzen – museumschooltijd.nl
Zeeland Museum – Middelburg
Children discover Zeeland through tapestries, VOC shards, and creative children's trails. During holidays, there are workshops and family days in the Zeeland MuseumBonus: the museum is housed in a beautiful abbey complex.
Abbey 4, Middelburg
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museum © Yourlbb
Child-friendly museums in North Brabant: discover, play and learn
Discovery Station 013 – Tilburg
Technology, film, robots, and recycling. Here, it's all about doing things yourself and discovering things. Make a film, test a LEGO robot, or design something with wood and metal.
Burgemeester Brokxlaan 20, Tilburg – ontdekstation013.nl
Prehistoric Museum – Boxtel
Dinosaurs, fossils, and a dinosaur forest. Children can participate in scavenger hunts, dig up fossils, and learn about prehistory. A lively exhibition and outdoor trail with life-size dinosaurs.
Bosscheweg 80, Boxtel – oertijdmuseum.nl
Prehistoric Village – Eindhoven
Experience the past! Bake bread over an open fire, explore a medieval house, and try your hand at archery. Everything is interactive, with costumed actors and activities.
Boutenslaan 161B, Eindhoven – prehistorischdorp.nl
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Prehistoric Museum © Yourlbb
Child-friendly museums in Limburg: educational and adventurous
Discovery Museum – Kerkrade
Technology, science and innovation under one roof. Children build, experiment with energy and discover technology in the Discovery Museum through interactive installations.
Museumplein 2, Kerkrade
Hoensbroek Castle – Hoensbroek
A real castle with secret staircases, knight stories and treasure hunts. Hoensbroek Castle There are theme days during holidays, dressing-up boxes and interactive audio tours for children.
Klinkertstraat 118, Hoensbroek
Open-air museum Eynderhoof – Nederweert-Eind
A historic village where children do traditional chores like baking pies, spinning, and woodworking. Plenty of outdoor space and demonstrations of traditional crafts.
Milderspaat 1, Nederweert-Eind – eynderhoof.nl
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Child-friendly museums in Overijssel: for inventors and explorers
Oyfo Technology Museum – Hengelo
Making technology tangible for children! They'll experiment with light, sound, and movement in the MaakLab and build their own creations.
Hazemeijerstraat 300, Hengelo – oyfotechniekmuseum.nl
The Museum Factory – Enschede
Children learn here how nature, technology, and history intertwine. They create their own creations in the Makerspace and explore the Wunderkammer full of collectibles.
Rozendaal 11, Enschede – demuseumfabriek.nl
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Child-friendly museums in Gelderland: history comes to life
Museum De Bastei – Nijmegen
Discover the nature, river, and archaeology of the Nijmegen region. De Bastei combines old city walls with interactive exhibits. Children follow an exciting route through the building and learn about life along the Waal River. There are also experiments, microscopes, and an educational roof terrace.
Waalkade 83, Nijmegen – debastei.nl
Museum – De Hoge Veluwe National Park
A unique underground museum in the heart of the Veluwe. Children literally descend to the ground and discover tree roots, fossils, and the skeleton of a mammoth. Combine the visit with a walk or bike ride through the park. Admission is included with the park ticket.
Houtkampweg 13, Otterlo – hogeveluwe.nl
Dutch Open Air Museum – Arnhem
Visit in the Dutch Open Air Museum Visit historic houses, play at the children's farm, and participate in workshops like making your own butter. Includes a ride on the old-fashioned tram and craft demonstrations.
Hoeferlaan 4, Arnhem
MuZIEum – Nijmegen
Experience what it's like to be blind. Children follow an expedition in complete darkness and discover how to live, shop, and travel without sight.
Ziekerstraat 6B, Nijmegen – muzieum.nl
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Museonder © Yourlbb
Child-friendly museums in Friesland: culture and water fun
Frisian Shipping Museum – Sneek
Learn all about Frisian aquatic life! At the children's museum, children can play interactive games, do puzzles, and craft in the attic studio. Fancy dressing up as a sailor on board a ship? It's definitely on!
Kleinzand 16, Sneek – friesscheepvaartmuseum.nl
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Child-friendly museums in Groningen: art and creativity
Museum Square Grootegast – Grootegast
A LEGO museum, printing house, and liberation museum all under one roof. Children build in the LEGO zone and discover history interactively.
Legolaan 1c, Grootegast – museumpleingrootegast.nl
Groninger Museum – Groningen
Creative family activities and children's routes make art accessible. Workshops, Junior Club, and a colorful museum building make it Groninger-Museum a favorite outing in the city.
Museum Island 1, Groningen
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Child-friendly museums in Drenthe: dinosaurs, prisons and games
Hunebed Centre – Borger
Discover prehistory with real dolmens, a mammoth skeleton, a prehistoric park, and fire-making. Outside, there's a prehistoric village where children can learn about the past.
Hunebedstraat 27, Borger – hunebedcentrum.eu
Prison Museum – Veenhuizen
Children experience what it's like to be imprisoned: dressing up, exploring cells, and riding in a prison bus. There's plenty of outdoor space and educational games.
Old Canal 1, Veenhuizen –gevangenmuseum.nl
Toy Museum Children's World – Roden
From trains to dollhouses: it's all about play. Children can get creative with toys from the past and present. Extra craft days are offered during the holidays.
Brink 31, Roden – toymuseumroden.nl
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Child-friendly museums in Flevoland: explore ships and planes
Batavialand – Lelystad
Step aboard the VOC ship Batavia at BatavialandDiscover maritime history, old crafts, and participate in workshops such as knot making and rope making.
Oostvaardersdijk 1, Lelystad
Aviodrome - Lelystad
For airplane fans! Kids climb at Aviodrome In cockpits, experience a 4D flight and discover the history of aviation. Includes a playground and additional holiday activities.
Pelicanweg 50, Lelystad
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Naturalis © Yourlbb
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