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Kids Activities in Weesperbuurt/Plantage

8 locations
Ages 0–12

Home to Artis Zoo and the Hortus Botanicus, this leafy area on the edge of the center is one of the most family-friendly in Amsterdam. Wide, tree-lined streets and nearby parks make it easy to combine a museum visit with time outdoors.

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Colorful brunch dishes, latte, and jar of sugar on a bright red table

Dignita Hoftuin

Restaurant · Ages 1–6

Hidden garden brunch spot tucked behind the Hermitage Museum in central Amsterdam. Sunlit glass-walled restaurant with a kids' corner and leafy terrace. Fresh organic dishes with edible flowers and homemade cakes—every meal supports job training for vulnerable adults.
Greenhouse filled with different varieties of palmsMetal catwalk through tropical greenhousePath through arid greenhouse with cacti and succulentsThree greenhouses on winter day with pathways and plants outsideButterfly with glass wings and blue accents on leaf

Hortus Botanicus

Botanical Garden · Ages 3+

Historic 17th-century botanical garden showcasing 6,000+ plant species across lush outdoor gardens and multiple greenhouses. Marvel at the Victorian palm house, tropical hothouse with three distinct climate zones, and a butterfly greenhouse with hundreds of free-flying butterflies. Interactive activities like winter bingo cards engage younger visitors while the serene atmosphere appeals to all ages.
VMEcentrum

VMEcentrum

Music Lessons · Ages 2–4

Music education center specializing in lessons for young children and babies with their caregivers. Child-centered approach where little ones explore musical skills safely within family groups, experimenting with rhythm, clapping, and basic instruments. Also offers workshops and interactive lectures for parents and educators on music education and child development.
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Verzetsmuseum | Dutch Resistance Museum

History Museum · Ages 7+

Powerful museum documenting Dutch resistance and daily life during WWII through 130+ personal stories, authentic objects, and interactive displays. Features Verzetsmuseum Junior, a dedicated children's section with reconstructed homes and age-appropriate narratives of four children's wartime experiences. Includes free multilingual audio guides and video testimonies; exhibits presented in Dutch and English.
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Micropia

Science Museum · Ages 4+

The world's first museum dedicated entirely to microorganisms. Interactive microscope stations and multimedia displays reveal living bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae; a body scan shows which microbes inhabit your skin. Exhibits use cutting-edge technology including 3D viewers and interactive screens.
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Artisplein Fontein

Splash Pad · Ages 3–6

Long water feature on Artisplein, situated between the Artis Zoo and Groote Museum, featuring water jets and mist zones. Popular splash spot for kids in warmer months.

Display cabinet showcasing skeletons of different species alongside a screen of a human skeletonLarge question mark sculpture made out of wire at the top of a staircase in a white roomSolo chair surrounded by large TV screens and with large bird sculpture overheadDouble height space in a natural history museum with enclosed exhibition space and skeletons on display on topExterior of large two story brick building with tables and chairs outside and winter tree

ARTIS - Groote Museum

Natural History Museum · Ages 7+

Interactive natural history museum exploring how humans, animals, plants and microbes form one ecosystem. Journey through 170-year-old building with sensory exhibits, art installations and thought-provoking displays. Features unique elements like scent tunnels, comparisons with animal movements, and the Tanja hippopotamus exhibition.
Entrance to Amsterdam's Artis Zoo with a gate and golden eagles on top of the fence in the foreground and people queuing in the ticket line beyondInside a greenhouse with lush vegetation and vines overheadThree giraffes eating from a feeder at the zooParents and kids watch a sea lion swimming underwater in a dark room with a green glow coming from the aquarium

ARTIS

Zoo · All Ages

One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1838, featuring over 700 animal species with natural enclosures and botanical gardens throughout. Interactive experiences include a Planetarium, Aquarium, Insectarium, Butterfly Pavilion, and two museums—Micropia (microbe museum) and ARTIS-Groote Museum exploring humanity's connection to nature. Several cafes and playgrounds throughout the grounds.

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