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Museum Het Schip for Families

Explore the unique Amsterdam School architecture with your children in Amsterdam.

Museum Het Schip offers a fascinating look at the social history and distinctive architecture of the Amsterdam School. If you are planning a family trip, please consult the latest official visitor information to ensure your experience meets your family's needs.

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Family visits to Museum Het Schip
Families can explore the creative world of the Amsterdam School at Museum Het Schip's dedicated children's museum, featuring hands-on activities, craft workshops, and an exciting scavenger hunt.

Museum Het Schip introduces young visitors to the artistic and social history of the Amsterdam School through its dedicated children's space. Families can engage with the architectural heritage of the city through interactive displays that encourage hands-on learning about design and craftsmanship. The experience includes opportunities for children to participate in creative craft workshops and explore the museum collection during a guided scavenger hunt.

Family highlights

  • Interactive children's museum focusing on the art and architecture of the Amsterdam School
  • An exciting scavenger hunt through the collection to learn about last-century Amsterdam
  • Hands-on craft workshops where kids can practice traditional techniques like making a linocut
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What children can see and do

Children and adults can explore the museum's collection, participate in a scavenger hunt to discover Amsterdam School design details, and join craft workshops to create their own artwork like linocuts.

Practical information

Admission is free for children aged 0 to 4 when accompanied by an adult. Paid tickets are required for older children and youth. The museum welcomes visitor feedback to continue improving its child-friendly offerings.

Family Activities at Museum Het Schip
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Museum Het Schip offers a variety of educational resources designed to engage younger visitors with the history of the Amsterdam School. Families can explore the collection through interactive scavenger hunts or participate in hands-on craft workshops that encourage creative design. These activities provide an engaging way for children to learn about architectural styles and social history together.

Kids trail

Scavenger Hunt through the Collection

This scavenger hunt teaches children how people lived in Amsterdam during the last century, how to recognize Amsterdam School architecture, and details about the life of architect Michel de Klerk.

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Amsterdam School Craft Workshops

Inspired by the decorative crafts of the Amsterdam School architects, these workshops invite children to get hands-on and design their own artwork, such as making a linocut.

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