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Rijksmuseum with kids

The Rijksmuseum is the national museum, home of Rembrandt's Night Watch, and it is huge. With children, pick a handful of rooms and leave. Ask at the information desk for the family route booklets or the Family Quest, which turn the visit into a hunt and buy you an extra half hour of attention.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Museumplein
Tickets

Free for ages 18 and under · €25 adult

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Best time

Open daily 9:00 to 17:00. Book the first slot of the day and go straight to the Night Watch.

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The family card

Family card

0+
Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum
7+
Enjoys from7 years
3h
Duration1h30 – 2h30
OK
StrollerStroller OKStrollers are welcome, lifts reach all floors and free loan buggies are offered subject to availability. Backpack carriers must go in the cloakroom.
€
Child priceFree for ages 18 and under · €25 adult
WC
Toilets and changingChanging tableChanging table near the restrooms. Ask at the information desk for the nursing room.
Q
QueueModerate queuesA start time is required for every visitor, which spreads the crowd, though the Night Watch room stays busy.
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Best timeOpen daily 9:00 to 17:00. Book the first slot of the day and go straight to the Night Watch.

Verdict by age

Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.

0-2
Fine
3-5
Tiring
6-10
Fine
11+
Great

From about 7, with the family booklet in hand, children cope well for an hour and a half. Ages 3 to 5 tire of looking without touching. A baby in a stroller is no trouble here, and teenagers who like history can take the full visit.

On practical matters it is better set up than most museums of its size. Strollers are welcome, there are lifts on all floors, you can borrow a buggy for free and there is a changing table near the restrooms. Backpack carriers are not allowed inside. Everyone needs a booked start time, children with free tickets included.

Tips for the visit

  • Book the free tickets for children along with yours. No slot, no entry.
  • Small bags up to A4 size only. The cloakroom is free and staffed.
  • The cafe has kids' meals, and a picnic area opens at weekends.
  • Choose this or the Van Gogh Museum for one day. Both in a row is too much for most children.

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