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Amsterdam Museum for Families

Practical tips and essential resources for exploring city history with children in Amsterdam.

The Amsterdam Museum offers a unique look into the city's past and everyday life through engaging displays. This page provides helpful guidance for families planning their visit to ensure a comfortable and educational experience for all ages. As details can change, we recommend checking the official website for the latest visitor policies and family-specific programming.

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Family visits at the Amsterdam Museum
Families visiting the Amsterdam Museum can enjoy interactive scavenger hunts, creative workshops, and educational activities across its locations, with free admission for children under 18.

The Amsterdam Museum provides a structured program designed to engage younger visitors with the city's history. Families can explore local heritage through interactive displays, dog-guided scavenger hunts, and educational workshops tailored to specific interests. By blending hands-on activities with thematic city exploration across its locations, the museum offers a meaningful environment for parents and children to discover stories of everyday life together.

Family highlights

  • Free admission for all children under 18 to both locations.
  • Free Amsterdam in Motion treasure hunt featuring the world's largest audiovisual city model.
  • Free dog-themed 'Sammie, lead the way' scavenger hunt for ages 6 and up at the Willet-Holthuysen House.
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What children can see and do

Children can embark on dog-guided treasure hunts, explore an interactive city model, participate in simulated protests, and try their luck in a simulated housing market.

Age guidance

The dog-guided scavenger hunt 'Sammie, lead the way' is recommended for children aged 6 and older.

Practical information

Admission is free for children under 18. Printed treasure hunt booklets can be collected for free at the entrance or ticket counters of the respective locations.

Family activities and resources
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The Amsterdam Museum offers a variety of engaging resources designed to help families explore history together. These self-guided trails and scavenger hunts are available at no additional cost, providing interactive ways for children and adults to learn about the city's past and historic locations at their own pace.

Kids trail

Amsterdam in Motion Family Treasure Hunt

Free

This family treasure hunt lets visitors experience Amsterdam in a new way. Families can marvel at the world's largest audiovisual model of a city, learn about iconic facades, join a simulated protest, try their luck on the housing market, and discover canal life through exciting assignments.

Practical information: Collect the guide booklet for free at the entrance of the Amsterdam in Motion location.

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Kids trail

Sammie, lead the way

Ages 6+Free

Walk through all the rooms of the centuries-old building together with dog Sammie. Children will discover the special stories of the colorful historic residents and animals who lived there and learn about their daily lives.

Age guidance: Recommended for children aged 6 and older.

Practical information: Available for free at the ticket office of The Willet-Holthuysen House.

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