Museums:
If you are planning to visit a lot of museums within one year, consider buying a museumkaart www.museumkaart.nl, which is great value.
Anne Frank Museum www.annefrank.nl
Anne Frank Museum www.annefrank.nl
Small but impressive. The number one tourist attraction in the Netherlands with queues to match during peak times.
Cobra Museum of Modern Art www.cobra-museum.nl
On Sundays there is a children's studio between 11:00 - 14:00 and a free guided tour for children at 13:00.
Jewish Historical Museum www.jhm.nl
One of my husband's favorites. The children's section of the museum is very well done and there are plenty of activities, including making unleavened bread.
One of my husband's favorites. The children's section of the museum is very well done and there are plenty of activities, including making unleavened bread.
Hermitage Museum www.hermitage.nl
Enjoy a small selection of the collection of the Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg, here in Amsterdam.
National Maritime Museum www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl
Completely renovated and modernised with digital displays and plenty to interest the children. In front of the museum is an real old pirate ship kids can visit and climb into.
Completely renovated and modernised with digital displays and plenty to interest the children. In front of the museum is an real old pirate ship kids can visit and climb into.
Science Centre NEMO www.e-nemo.nl
Thought provoking and inspiring activities for children of all ages. Lots of fun to see what your kids are attracted to and how they are encouraged to explore scientific concepts. Upstairs at the cafe you get quite a nice view of Amsterdam and you can play a game of outdoor chess.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam www.stedelijk.nl
Recently reopened at Museumplein, this museum is dedicated to contemporary art and design. It also has a specific vision regarding education and offers a broad programme to inspire visitors. There are guided tours and artist workshops for children on Sundays.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam www.stedelijk.nl
Recently reopened at Museumplein, this museum is dedicated to contemporary art and design. It also has a specific vision regarding education and offers a broad programme to inspire visitors. There are guided tours and artist workshops for children on Sundays.
Tropenmuseum www.tropenmuseum.nl
Another favorite. Around the corner from the Oosterpark if the kids need to run around afterwards. Register for the Tropenmuseum Junior (on Wednesdays and weekends), previously featuring Bombay & Bollywood, Qi of China and now MixMax Brasil.
Van Gogh Museum www.vangoghmuseum.nl
On the Museumplein. Free entry for children under 18 years.This is the second most popular attraction in Amsterdam, so expect it to be busy; you may have to queue.
On the Museumplein. Free entry for children under 18 years.This is the second most popular attraction in Amsterdam, so expect it to be busy; you may have to queue.
Other Activities:
Bounz: www.bounz.euA unique indoor 3D trampoline where you can bounce off walls and tumble. Sessions are booked in hourly slots. It is recommended to reserve in advance by calling 020 - 611 4481.
Cooking: www.kinderkookkafe.nl
Make pizzas, sausage rolls, milkshakes, decorate cakes, etc. For children up to 13 years old.
Creative Art: www.cricri.nlAn atelier where you can make things with wool, felt, candle wax, etc.
Experimenting & Science at Discovery Corner: www.ontdekhoek.nl
For children from 4 - 14 years old. A place where children can experiments and learn through more than 30 activities. Located in West at Burgemeester Röellstraat 145, 1064 BK Amsterdam. By Tram 13: stop Jan van Galenstraat or Bus 64: stop Burgemeester van de Pollstraat.
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam: www.hardrock.com
"Sunday is for Kids" between 13:00 - 17:00 with face painting.
Indoor Playground at Candy Castle: www.candycastle.nl
For children aged 0 - 12 years old. Open daily from 09:00 - 19:00. Opened in 2016, with modern facilities, it is housed in a renovated church and claims to be the biggest and highest indoor playground in the Benelux.
Indoor Playground at Tun Fun: www.tunfun.nl
Suitable
for children aged 1 - 12 years old, Tun Fun is a 4000m2 indoor
playground in an underground tunnel. There is a cafe and Wi-Fi. You can
even buy earplugs at the cafe if you can't bear the noise...
Ice Skating www.jaapeden.nl
Ice Skating www.jaapeden.nl
Open between September and March. There is a traditional indoor rink and also a 400m outdoor rink.
Ten-Pin Bowling www.knijnbowling.nl
Ten-Pin Bowling www.knijnbowling.nl
Obviously more appropriate for older children but they do have child-size bowling balls.
Tour Amsterdam by Horse & Carriage www.carriages.nl
Has a regular spot at Dam Square. Prices start from €35 for 20 minutes.
Books / Internet Access at Amsterdam Public Libraries: www.oba.nl
There are libraries all over Amsterdam, usually with very comfortable sections for children. Most of the publications are in Dutch naturally. You can also borrow computer games and DVDs. Membership is free for children, you just need to bring the child's passport and proof of address.Tour Amsterdam by Horse & Carriage www.carriages.nl
Has a regular spot at Dam Square. Prices start from €35 for 20 minutes.
Books / Internet Access at Amsterdam Public Libraries: www.oba.nl
