Wereldmuseum Junior

Wereldmuseum Junior: everything for children up to 12 years old

Looking for a fun outing with your (grand)children or babysitting children? Whether it's Wednesday afternoon, the weekend, or vacation, there's always something to do at Wereldmuseum Junior in Amsterdam!

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What is Wereldmuseum Junior?

Wereldmuseum Junior is the label for all the kid-friendly offerings at Wereldmuseum – especially for children up to 12 years old. From exciting stories to creative workshops: here you can experience the world.

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is an interactive museum for children and families. Here you can enjoy a fun and inspiring day out in Amsterdam together. Whether you participate in a creative workshop, listen to a story, or learn to cook yourself: at Wereldmuseum you learn together by doing. Especially for families, there is the unique Junior exhibition – Raad van de Raaf! Here, children are not only allowed to look, but also to touch, try things out, and participate. This brings the world to life in a way that stimulates your senses and makes you curious.

CELEBRATION! Worldwide (6+)

Our party shop is a cheery, family venue where you can find things from all over the world that are used in all kinds of different celebrations. Every day somewhere in the world, something is being celebrated. We don’t all share the same celebrations, but we all like a party. Take a look around in our party shop and discover celebrations you didn’t know existed.

Come celebrate!

Feest Wereldwijd - Dia de Muertos parade

Raad van de Raaf (6+)

The interactive exhibition for climate heroes! There are lots of activities in the children's exhibition. Test your balance in hunter Lars' kayak, step onto Greenlandic Malik's dog sled, listen to the sound of melting ice caps, and gather ideas for a better world. For everyone aged 6 and up!

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Celebrate your birthday at the museum (5+)

Is your birthday coming up soon? Invite all your friends to your children's party at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam. How fun is that? You can choose from different themes for children between the ages of 5 and 12. You get access to the museum for the whole day, a special birthday program, and of course a gift for the birthday boy or girl!

Let's celebrate!

Home activities (4+)

Fun and educational world activities for at home and at school. The museum is a treasure trove of human creativity. If you look closely at the collection, you'll feel inspired to make something yourself. Join in our World Activities at home and at school: make a love letter or a family pendant. Practice weaving patterns or experiment with paper cutting.

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Boxie (6+)

Fancy a playful and unique tour of the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam? Set off with Boxie, available to borrow free of charge from the museum shop. You will receive a set of 10 cards, each featuring a special object from one of the exhibitions. Every object has a story and a task to discuss or carry out together. Find the object, listen, look carefully, and get started!

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Did you know?

Wereldmuseum Leiden and Wereldmuseum Rotterdam also offer lots of fun Wereldmuseum Junior activities. Visit the websites for more information.

Wereldmuseum Leiden | Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

The history of Wereldmuseum Junior

Did you know that Wereldmuseum Junior is the oldest children's museum in the Netherlands? Wereldmuseum Junior was founded in 1975, making it the oldest children's museum in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in Europe. Wereldmuseum Junior is known for its appealing museum concept (see, touch, experience, and participate) and aims to encourage an open view of the world. By visiting the museum, children experience how inspiring and enriching it is to be open to others.

Wereldmuseum Junior was originally called Tropenmuseum Junior, but since 2023, this has also been included in the name change. But that's not all. Because all three museums (Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, and Wereldmuseum Leiden) now have the same name, you can also find Wereldmuseum Junior at these locations. How exciting is that!

Wereldmuseum Junior in education

We also offer school programs. For example, bring your entire class for an interactive and educational program. Or check out the interactive online teaching packages. The lessons can be done as a class, but students can also participate individually on their own devices.

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