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Kids Activities in Oostelijke Eilanden/Kadijken

5 locations
Ages 0–12

A cluster of small islands and canals just east of the center, with a quieter, more residential feel than the busier parts of Amsterdam. It's a nice spot for a calm walk with kids, away from the tourist crowds.

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People sitting and dining in a large interior courtyard of a historic building that's covered with an intricate glass ceilingFull-size replica VOC sailing ship painted red, green, and yellow with Dutch flag on the backChildren's play area with under-the-sea theme with colorful maze and tunnelsPastel-colored, nautical-themed indoor children's play area with boat, seagulls, and diving helmetToddler looking at giant whale museum display with theatrical blue lighting

National Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum · Ages 2+

World-class maritime museum showcasing 500 years of Dutch naval history in a 1656 arsenal building. Explore interactive exhibits like Doris the Diver for young children and step aboard a life-size replica of the 17th-century East Indiaman Amsterdam ship. Modern multimedia galleries feature ship models, navigation instruments, and a 360-degree VR experience of historic Amsterdam harbor.
Red and yellow elephant-shaped slide with large shaded plaza and white building behindLarge modern stone sculpture in shaded plaza with two mini football pitches and large treesShaded playground with swing, bars, and large stone sculpture

Marie Altelaarplein

Playground · Ages 2+

Public square on Amsterdam's Eastern Islands used by neighboring schools during the day. Basketball court, playground and recreational space with community gathering focus. Hosts annual Bazarre Artistique urban art festival featuring graffiti workshops, street art, performances and food trucks.
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Speeltuin Olifantswerf

Playground · Ages 1–5

Small playground in quiet green courtyard in the Kattenburg neighborhood. Features standard play equipment for young children: a slide, seesaw, and Nijntje spring rocker.
Two-headed animal sculpture covered in colorful mosaic tiles in park settingSmall, sunny playground with small climbing structure and slide and climbing pyramid and nest swing behindRed cat sculpture and hanging bars in sunny children's palyground

Speeltuin Oostenburgerpark

Playground · Ages 2–6

Well-maintained fenced playground in serene Oostenburgerpark. Features play equipment for toddlers and preschoolers, including a climbing structure with slide, nest swing, and oversized tic tac toe.
Yellow community center building with rainbow bunting flagsLarge sandbox with mini hammock swings, slide, and climbing structure in sunny park with large treesLarge rope swing on wooden frameWooden climbing structure on sand on sunny dayRed nest swing, metal see saw, and climbing pyramid on sunny sand

Speeltuin Wittenburg

Playground · Ages 1–14

Large, fenced playground with zipline, swings, bikes and a generous sandbox. Features a sports hall, football cage and grass field plus regular organized activities and playgroups.

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