For the kids · Amsterdam, Netherlands
7 Things to Do in Amsterdam with Kids
Parks, zoos, hands-on museums and rides: the Amsterdam the kids will actually remember.
Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.
Vondelpark
Park & natureFree entryVondelpark is Amsterdam's most famous public park, spanning 47 hectares in the Oud-Zuid district. It attracts millions of visitors annually with its lush lawns, winding paths, and serene ponds.
Read our full guide →NEMO Science Museum
MuseumNEMO Science Museum is a striking green ship-shaped building in Amsterdam's Oosterdok district, designed by Renzo Piano.
Read our full guide →Museumplein
Park & natureFree entryMuseumplein is Amsterdam's cultural heart, a vast green square that draws millions of visitors annually.
Read our full guide →Hortus Botanicus (Amsterdam)
Park & natureHortus Botanicus is a historic botanical garden in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, founded in 1638 as a herbal garden for doctors and apothecaries.
Read our full guide →Pathe de Munt
EntertainmentPathe de Munt is a cinema located in the heart of Amsterdam, housed in a former 19th-century post office building.
Read our full guide →The All Out Amsterdam
EntertainmentThe All Out Amsterdam is a vibrant entertainment hub located in the heart of the city, near the famous RAI Amsterdam convention center.
Read our full guide →Sportsbar Smoking Bull
EntertainmentFree entrySportsbar Smoking Bull is a popular hangout in the heart of Amsterdam's Centrum, located on the historic Lange Niezel street.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 43 Amsterdam places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Amsterdam are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Amsterdam good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Amsterdam?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Amsterdam for the full set.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.