Dordrecht is a true cultural city, even for families. The museums here are fun and accessible for children. The Dordrechts Museum features a special children’s exhibition and a toddler tour. At the Hof van Nederland, you can try an escape room together, and there’s even a National Education Museum. Prefer a show? Schouwburg Kunstmin regularly hosts family performances. And at ToBe Cultuurcentrum, kids can get hands-on with dance, theater, design, and music.
Out and About with the Kids!
Dordrecht is a very child-friendly city. With its compact and quiet historic center, it’s the perfect place to explore with children.
There are plenty of kid-friendly activities in Dordrecht. No matter the season, there’s something for kids to do, both indoors and outdoors. From a beaver scavenger hunt in De Biesbosch National Park to eating poffertjes in the historic center. With museums full of activities for kids, plenty of playgrounds, and kid-friendly restaurants and cafes, Dordrecht is perfect for a family day out.
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Playing outside and running around in nature
In Dordrecht, spending time outdoors quickly turns into an adventure. At Wantijpark, you can run, play soccer, or have a picnic surrounded by greenery. At Weizigt, you can discover nature and animals through play. Looking for more adventure? In the Nieuwe Dordtse Biesbosch, you can bike, skate, and play in nature. At the Biesbosch Center, you can even climb, canoe, and spot beavers during the scavenger hunt.
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Indoor Activities for Bad Weather
Bad weather? No problem: there’s plenty to do indoors. Visit the children’s exhibition at the Dordrechts Museum or catch a movie at Filmtheater De Witt. At the Hof van Nederland, children can discover the city’s history through play. The City Library regularly organizes fun children’s activities and storytime sessions. At Bowlmore, kids can play in the indoor playground, go bowling, or play mini-golf. Finish off with a treat, such as poffertjes at Pim’s Poffertjes. It’s always a blast.
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Free Outings with Kids
A fun day out with the kids doesn’t have to cost a thing. Wantijpark offers plenty of space to play, have a picnic, and just run around. At Weizigtpark, kids can explore the City Farm with its animals, gardens, and play areas. Here, they learn about nature and sustainability through play. Inside Weizigt, they can visit the Aquarama, where they’ll discover all about water, the island, and the Biesbosch.