Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Welcomes Toy Story 5 for a Family-Friendly Summer Event
This summer, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is transforming into a playful playground for families, courtesy of a creative partnership with Disney. From July 4 to August 16, 2026, the museum will host a special series of interactive installations and activities inspired by the beloved characters of Pixar’s Toy Story 5, timed with the film's release in Dutch cinemas. The temporary program aims to connect the modern magic of animation with the historic evolution of toys through the ages.
Planning Your Family Visit to the Rijksmuseum This Summer
Families visiting Amsterdam during the summer holidays will find a range of hands-on activities designed to engage children of different ages.
For young explorers aged 6 to 12, a complimentary Toy Story Trail booklet is available at the museum. This self-guided adventure leads families through the galleries to discover how children played in centuries past. Additionally, learning team members will station a special pop-up cart within the galleries. Here, visitors aged four and up can learn about historic toys and even test their skills at traditional 17th-century games.
Budding artists can explore the creative process behind animation at the Toy Story Studio and Drawing Corner. This space displays early concept sketches of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, and offers a quiet spot for children to practice their own drawings. For more structured guidance, a daily drawing workshop runs in the museum's Entrance Hall from 10:00 to 16:00. Open to families and children aged six and up, this free workshop encourages participants to sketch Disney characters interacting with the museum's famous classical paintings.
For those seeking a structured narrative, the museum is running its "Best of the Rijksmuseum" family guided tour daily. Geared toward families with children aged 6 to 12, this interactive tour costs €7.50 per person (excluding general museum admission) and weaves Disney-inspired storytelling into a journey past major historical highlights, including Rembrandt’s masterpieces and medieval treasures.
A Continuing Partnership for Young Art Lovers in Amsterdam
This temporary summer initiative is part of an ongoing relationship between the Rijksmuseum and The Walt Disney Company Benelux. Having previously collaborated on milestones like the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck and Disney's centennial, the two organizations have committed to a further three-year partnership. The collaboration focuses on making art, history, and cultural heritage more approachable and entertaining for younger generations through creative programming.
If you are planning your next cultural outing, you can use Musemap (musemap.art) to find inspiration and navigate the city's rich cultural scene. Discover more iconic sights on the Amsterdam museums list or plan your route through the city center using the interactive Amsterdam museum map.
