Children’s Book Museum
An interactive wonderland where stories come alive, offering creative play for toddlers and engaging activities for older children.
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Children’s Book Museum
Best Time
Fewer crowds, more space to play
Highlights
Must-see attractions
An interactive wonderland where stories come alive, offering creative play for toddlers and engaging activities for older children.
"Surprised at how fun and entertaining it was for kids and adults alike!"
stroller-friendly access
Toilets and some doors aren't stroller-friendly. Ask reception for the disabled toilet key.
Souvenir Card Fun
Design your own character to be printed on your souvenir card! A unique keepsake.
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.5 · 1,920 reviews
Type
Museum
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Interactive Basement Zone
Basement
Engaging activities for older kids to build and customize characters, with adjustable difficulty levels.
Toddler Play Area
Top Floor
A safe and enchanting space for babies and toddlers to explore freely, themed around beloved children's books.
Design Your Own Character
Interactive Zone
Create a unique character that gets printed on your souvenir card upon departure. A fun, personalized takeaway!
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stroller-friendly access
Toilets and some doors aren't stroller-friendly. Ask reception for the disabled toilet key.
Souvenir Card Fun
Design your own character to be printed on your souvenir card! A unique keepsake.
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Staircase Safety
The open staircase can be tricky with very young children. Keep a close eye on them.
Plan Your Time
You might need 2-4 hours to explore fully, especially with older kids.
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stroller-friendly access
Toilets and some doors aren't stroller-friendly. Ask reception for the disabled toilet key.
Souvenir Card Fun
Design your own character to be printed on your souvenir card! A unique keepsake.
Staircase Safety
The open staircase can be tricky with very young children. Keep a close eye on them.
Plan Your Time
You might need 2-4 hours to explore fully, especially with older kids.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors praise the Children's Book Museum for its enchanting displays and engaging interactive zones, particularly the toddler-friendly top floor and the creative character design area for older kids. While generally well-received, some note minor accessibility issues with restrooms and staircases for very young children. The cafe's limited offerings later in the day are also a point of feedback.
"Easy to get to from Centraal.
Had the impression that the museum is targeted at toddlers and smaller kids but decided to visit anyway. The basement is targeted at older kids with many interactive activities that earn them add ons to the character they build. They are decent difficulty levels and there is a little waiting for other kids but nothing inconvenient.
Loads of writings and quotes as they work through the various activities. Its a decent amount of activity and reading. We did two hours and were not fully done. Kids got hungry and cafe had run out of sandwiches so we left. This was around 2.45pm. This was a little disappointing. The staff at the cafe are lovely though.
You get a card on your way out as a souvenir.
There is a gift shop mostly in dutch."
Berny Kalu
"Came here with my 13m old and she LOVED it! It’s rare to have a museum where toddlers can freely walk about, but the entire top floor was suitable for her to do this, and she had such fun wandering from room to room and playing with anything interactive. I’m looking forward to coming here again with her when she’s older and can appreciate the 6y+ floor. The cafe is lovely, friendly staff at reception/gift shop, and the graphics/art work and displays are enchanting."
Hannah Burns
"+ Well decorated
+ nice selection of books
+ nice activities
- with small kids, the open staircase is super tricky. Would be great if they put a child-fence for security.
- to get to the toilets with a stroller is not ideal (the doors are not stroller friendly). No changing room for babies in the ladies toilet, and the disabled toilet is locked: you need to walk back to the reception to get the key. Not ideal when you’re with a little one.
- They mention that the top floor is for 0-6. But the games are best suitable for 3-6y old."
Sigrid Ploeger
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The museum is conveniently located near a parking lot, making it easy to reach by car. It's also accessible from Centraal, suggesting good public transport links.
Yes, there is a parking lot located near the museum, which makes it convenient for visitors arriving by car.
While specific lines aren't detailed, reviews mention it's easy to get to from Centraal, implying good public transport connections are available.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
Admission is €12 for adults and €10 for children. Look out for potential discounts, though none were specifically mentioned in recent tips.
One visitor inquired about discounted tickets for January 2nd, suggesting it's worth checking for special offers or family packages.
Advance ticket purchase information isn't readily available, but it's always a good idea to check the official website or contact the museum directly, especially during peak times.
Opening hours can vary, but one review mentions leaving around 2:45 PM. It's best to check the official website for the most current hours.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
The museum caters to a range of ages. The top floor is ideal for 0-6 year olds, with games best suited for 3-6. The basement has interactive activities for older kids and teens.
Visitors typically spend around 2 to 4 hours exploring the museum, depending on the age of the children and how much they engage with the exhibits.
Yes, the entire top floor is designed for toddlers and babies to walk around freely and play with interactive elements.
The museum offers various interactive activities, including a basement zone where older kids can design and build characters, and a play area for younger children.
While there's a play area for little ones, the museum has some accessibility challenges. Doors to toilets aren't stroller-friendly, and there's no baby changing room in the ladies' toilet.
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
Yes, there is a cafe on-site. However, it can run out of popular items like sandwiches by mid-afternoon.
The cafe offers items like sandwiches, but availability can be limited later in the day. The staff are noted as being lovely.
Outside food policies are not specified, but given the cafe's limitations, packing snacks might be a good idea for younger children.
📸 📸 Photography
Photography is generally allowed, and visitors often share photos of the well-decorated displays and interactive zones.
The enchanting graphics, artwork, and displays throughout the museum are highly photogenic. The interactive character design area is also a popular spot for photos.
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