
Family and kids
Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers, Amsterdam is a top destination for families. Where else can you take a canal cruise, visit a working windmill and get scared out of your wits in a dungeon – all in one day? And don’t forget the world-class museums, historical treasures and outdoor activities like biking and boating.
Most popular family-friendly attractions in Amsterdam

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

NEMO Science Museum
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

The National Maritime Museum
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Rembrandt House Museum
Accessibility facilities
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Discount with the I amsterdam City Card

Klimbos Fun Forest
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

ARTIS-Micropia
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam)
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Jewish Museum
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

ARTIS-Groote Museum
Accessibility facilities
Free with the I amsterdam City Card
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09
Apr '25
16
Jul '25
Trampoline Jumpen - MINIVROG (2 t/m 5 jaar)
10:30 - 11:15
VROG Urban Movement


09
Apr '25
05
Jul '25
Cruyff Street League
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations

11
Apr '25
12
Apr '25
Curiosa (6-18 months) - Theater de Spiegel
At various times
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Sold out

11
Apr '25
Opening party hockey Amsterdam Dynamics
15:30 - 18:00
Hockeyclub Amsterdam Dynamics
Free entrance
12
Apr '25
13
Jul '25
Agnieszka Czekierda en Laura Lotti - Mèh (1-5 jaar)
At various times
Black Cat Theatre
Tickets Available

12
Apr '25
05
Apr '26
Raad van de Raaf (6+)
10:00 - 17:00
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available

12
Apr '25
The VoorleesExpress: beautiful stories and language - until 12 jaar
11:00 - 12:30
Zuidoost Academie
Free entrance

12
Apr '25
16
Apr '25
Het Nationale Ballet / Wubkje Kuindersma - Mannetje Jas (4+)
At various times
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Accessibility facilities
Sold out

12
Apr '25
Children's Concert: Sofie en het wonder van Fez (6+, Dutch spoken)
At various times
The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available

13
Apr '25
SoundLAB - Groove Special Workshop for children (7+) with adults
13:00 - 14:00
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ