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Visiting Museum Van Loon with children

Explore the history of an Amsterdam regent house with your family.

Museum Van Loon offers a unique window into the lives of Amsterdam regents, and we want to help you make the most of your family visit. Use this page to understand how to prepare for your trip to the canal house and garden. Please check official sources for any specific age requirements or current family-friendly guidelines before you head out.

Museum Van Loon
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Family visits at Museum Van Loon
Families can explore the historic rooms of Museum Van Loon together using an interactive children's booklet guided by Henk and Daisy, two children who once lived in this grand canal house.

Museum Van Loon invites families to explore the history of a grand 19th-century Amsterdam canal house through an engaging lens. Children aged 6 and older can use a specialized interactive booklet to guide their discovery of the historic rooms and the lives of those who once resided there. Guided by two former residents, young visitors learn about daily household routines and etiquette while completing tasks throughout the interior. This experience provides an educational way to connect with local heritage.

Recommended age: Ages 6+

Family highlights

  • Follow the Henk & Daisy guide to explore the historic canal house together.
  • Complete interactive assignments in different rooms of the house.
  • Learn about 19th-century daily life, strict etiquette rules, and household staff.
Family visit essentials
Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

Accompanied by adults, children can follow an activity booklet through the house. They will complete engaging tasks in various rooms, learn about historic etiquette, and compare the daily routines of nineteenth-century children to their own lives.

Age guidance

The museum's interactive children's guide is recommended for children aged 6 and older.

Practical information

The children's booklet is provided for free upon purchasing a child's ticket. According to museum pricing, children up to 5 years old enter for free, and tickets for children aged 6 to 17 cost €9.75.

Family visits to Museum Van Loon
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Museum Van Loon offers an engaging experience for younger guests through the interactive Henk & Daisy children's guide. This resource allows families to explore the historic canal house together while learning about nineteenth-century daily life and etiquette through various assignments. The guide is available free of charge at the museum counter with a child's admission ticket.

Kids trail

Henk & Daisy Children's Guide

Ages 6+Free

Led by the historical characters Daisy and Henk van Loon, children and their caregivers can explore the museum's rooms. The guide highlights nineteenth-century etiquette, daily life, and how it felt to live with household staff, all while offering fun assignments to complete along the way.

Age guidance: Specifically designed for children aged 6 years and older.

Practical information: The guide booklet is available for free at the counter when a child's admission ticket is purchased.

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