Destination Guides: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Family Fun

Tropenmuseum/ Kindermuseum
Linnaeusstraat 2
Phone: 0900-568-8215
The Tropenmuseum has created a child-friendly planet. The museum's motto is "Step into another world". Exhibitions focus on the lifestyles and customs of different cultures. The museum specializes in exhibits that engage visitors in using all of their senses. The Tropenmuseum also houses a specialized children's museum: The Kindermuseum.

Circustheater Elleboog
Passeerdersgracht 32
Phone: 0900-626-9370
Circustheater Elleboog presents children with the opportunity to try out circus and clowning skills, As they learn tricks, apply make-up, juggle, and walk the tightrope. At the end of the day, parents and friends can enjoy a special performance prepared for them by their children.

De Krakeling
Nieuwe Passeerdersstraat 1
Phone: 0900-625-3284
The De Krakeling is a theater that specializes in productions for children. The theater has two separate arenas for the age group above twelve and the one below twelve. Although a majority of the plays are in Dutch, the theater also presents puppet and mime shows.

Electrische Museum Tramlijn Amsterdam
Haarlemmermeerstation, Amstelveenseweg 264
Phone: 0900-673-7538
The Electrische museum is unlike most ordinary museums: this one offers rides through history! Visitors can take a closer look at the antique electric tram carriages as well as embark on a 60-minute round trip in one of the antique trolleys.

Archeon
Archeonlaan 1, Alphen aan den Rijn
Phone: 0172- 447-744
The Archeon gives visitors of all ages a trip through time. Guests can stroll through the era of the dinosaur or take a take a tour of the days of the Roman Empire. The museum specializes in interactive and hands-on exhibits. There is even an open-air plunge pool, where children can splash around.

Efteling
Europalaan 1, Kaatsheuvel, Noord Brabant
Phone: 0416- 288-111
Efteling is an enormous fairytale forest, where children and adults alike can venture into Grimm's fairytales and the Tales of the Arabian Nights. The village and its environs are full of dwarves and witches, enchanted and haunted castles. Efteling also provides thrilling rides in this state-of-the-art amusement park.

Linnaeushof
Rijksstraatweg 4, Bennebroek
Phone: 023-584-7624
A huge leisure park near Haarlem, which hosts an astonishing 300 attractions: there's a Wild West train, cable cars, mini-golf, trampolines, a water play area and go-karts.

Madurodam
George Maduroplein 1, The Hague Den Haag
Phone: 070-355-3900
Madurodam features scale models of some of the Netherlands's most famous sights - everything from Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge to Schiphol Airport. The miniature village is built on a 1:25 scale.

Museum van Speelklok tot Pierement
Buurkerkhof 10, Utrecht
Phone: 030-231-2789
Museum van Speelklok tot Pierrement showcases a unique collection of antique mechanical music boxes, circus, fairground and street organs. There is also a large selection of featured toys that children can enjoy.

Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum
Maliebaanstation 16, Utrecht
Phone: 030-230-6206
The National Railway Museum is located in an historic station, where visitors can observe more than 60 locomotives. At the museum, children can hop aboard one of the miniature Intercity and TGV lines.

Madame Tussaud's Amsterdam
Dam 20
1012 NP Amsterdam
Phone: 31-020-523-0623
Fax: 31-020-523-0629
Moving wax figures depict a historical journey through the Netherlands. The special effects help to create a vivid impression of life in the Netherlands.