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38 Best Museums for Kids in the Netherlands (by Province)

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18 December 2025

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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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 🫕 Thinking back of amazing days in the snow, I'm in the mood for cheese fondue! I call it comfort food at its finest, and I also love making fresh cheese fondue at home this winter (sometimes even better than eating out ✌🏼☺️). 𝗠𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺: 📍 @badhuis.amsterdam (East) Every Thursday is fondue night. For €26 pp you dig into a pot of cheese fondue with unlimited sourdough bread, crudités and vegetables. Good vibes included! 📍 @smelt.amsterdam (City Centre) Always a good idea. The cheeses come from De Kaaskamer, so yes: this is next level. Perfect if you love to mix & match. 📍 @cafe_bern (City Centre) Here they serve the best Classic Gruyère cheese fondue. No fuss, just great flavour. This is cheese fondue exactly how it's meant to be. 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻: 📍 @fromagerie_kef (City Centre, North & East) Amsterdam's go-to cheese specialist. From fondue cheeses to perfect wine pairings — and yes, tasting is encouraged. 📍 @fromagerielamuse (South) Cheese fondue kits for at home plus several recipes to make yourself. Which one will you try first? 📍 @dekaaskameramsterdam (City Centre) Swiss fondue, Dutch cheese fondue or ready-made options — you'll always leave with everything you need for the ultimate cozy night in. On 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with 12+ cheese fondue spots in Amsterdam. Let's make a list like this for the rest of The Netherlands too! What's your favorite spot? 🧀 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck Follow @yourlbb & @yourlbb.amsterdam for more Amsterdam restaurant guides, travel guides & the best things to do on the weekends. #cheesefondue #amsterdam #winter
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Child-friendly museums in North Holland: discover the best outings

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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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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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 

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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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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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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 

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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  

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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  

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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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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  

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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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