Whether you’re traveling to Amsterdam or live here already and want to have a Museum Day with your family, here are the best museums in the city that provide free entry for kids.
We published this post in July 2023, and we’ll constantly update it every month to make sure the information is still fresh. Let’s get started!
Museum with Free Entries for Kids: Your 2023 List
Here is a handy table that lists all the museums in Amsterdam, the type of museum, their opening hours, ticket prices, whether they have free entrance for kids, and if they’re free with the Amsterdam City Card or Museumkaart.
| Museum | Type of Museum | Opening Hours | Ticket Prices | Free for Kids | Free with Amsterdam City Card | Free with Museumkaart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | Art and History | 9 AM – 5 PM | €20 | Under 18 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Micropia | Microbiology | 9 AM – 6 PM | €14 | Under 3 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Artis Zoo | Zoo | 9 AM – 5 PM | €24 | Under 2 Free | Yes | Yes |
| NEMO Science Museum | Science | 10 AM – 5:30 PM | €17.50 | Under 4 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Van Gogh Museum | Art | 9 AM – 5 PM | €19 | Under 18 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Anne Frank House | History | 9 AM – 7 PM | €10 | Under 10 Free | No | No |
| Stedelijk Museum | Modern and Contemporary Art | 10 AM – 6 PM | €18.50 | Under 18 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Tropenmuseum | Anthropology | 10 AM – 5 PM | €15 | Under 4 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Scheepvaartmuseum | Maritime | 9 AM – 5 PM | €16.50 | Under 4 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Amsterdam Museum | City History | 10 AM – 5 PM | €15 | Under 18 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Hermitage Amsterdam | Art | 10 AM – 5 PM | €25 | Under 12 Free | Yes | Yes |
| FOAM Photography Museum | Photography | 10 AM – 6 PM | €12.50 | Under 12 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Moco Museum | Modern and Contemporary Art | 9 AM – 7 PM | €15 | Under 6 Free | No | No |
| Eye Filmmuseum | Cinema and Film | 10 AM – 7 PM | €11 | Under 5 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Het Scheepvaartmuseum | Maritime | 9 AM – 5 PM | €16.50 | Under 4 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Hortus Botanicus | Botanical Garden | 10 AM – 5 PM | €9.75 | Under 5 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Museum Van Loon | Historic House | 10 AM – 5 PM | €10 | Under 6 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Joods Historisch Museum | Jewish History | 11 AM – 5 PM | €17 | Under 13 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Allard Pierson Museum | Archaeology | 10 AM – 5 PM | €12.50 | Under 4 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Oude Kerk | Historic Church | 10 AM – 6 PM | €10 | Under 13 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Verzetsmuseum | WWII Resistance | 10 AM – 5 PM | €11 | Under 7 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Bijbels Museum | Biblical History | 10 AM – 5 PM | €9 | Under 5 Free | Yes | Yes |
| Fabrique de Lumière | Digital Art | 10 AM – 6 PM | €19 | Under 2 Free | No | No |
| NXT Museum | Digital Art | 10 AM – 6 PM | €17.50 | Under 5 Free | No | No |
I Amsterdam City Card
You get the most from your visit by buying the I amsterdam city card, which gets you:
- Free Public Transport
- Free Museum Entry for over 70 museums.
- Free Canal Cruise
- 24 Hours Bike Rental
- Exclusive Discounts at restaurants, theaters, and gifts
- Skip-the-line at popular tourist spots.
- City Guidebook
