Inspiration & tips

Child-friendly museums

Many museums in Dordrecht also have fun activities for children. This makes a visit to a museum a fun and educational outing for the whole family.

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We've put together a list of some fun tips for you. From special exhibits for kids to even a ball pit in a museum.

Dordrechts Museum I See, I See Exhibition: Kids, Children, Art, Culture, Dordrecht, Spring, Summer

Dordrechts Museum

In Dordrecht, you’ll find several child-friendly museums where culture comes to life for young visitors. For example, the Dordrechts Museum offers interactive exhibits and creative activities. Children can go on a scavenger hunt, draw their own pictures, and for the youngest visitors, there are special toddler tours.

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Court of the Netherlands

A visit to the HOF van Nederland is a must during your family outing to Dordrecht! In this museum, the story of freedom comes to life in a surprisingly interactive way. For the youngest visitors, there’s an exciting ball pit where they can search for puzzle pieces like little archaeologists. Children ages eight to twelve can take part in an adventurouskids’ tour,where they must free the Griffin by cracking codes and opening secret doors. Another fun activity: the whole family can tackle a challenging escape game together! This makes history at the HOF van Nederland an experience for young and old alike.

Kids' Calendar

do 10 dec. 2026 - zo 3 jan. 2027

Red Herring

December Days in Dordt
Event
For young people
For kids
Walks
wo 21 apr. 2027 - di 21 apr. 2026

voorjaarskermis Dubbeldam

Event
Other activities
For kids
do 10 dec. 2026 - zo 13 dec. 2026

Decembermarkt

December Days in Dordt
Event
Markets
For young people
For kids
vr 4 dec. 2026 - zo 3 jan. 2027

Ijsbaan

December Days in Dordt
Event
For young people
For kids
di 24 nov. 2026 15:00

KleuterLab - 3 t/m 6 jaar - Herfstknutselwerkjes

For kids
zo 15 nov. 2026 10:00

Sinterklaas Beweegfeest

Sport
For kids
vr 20 nov. 2026 19:30

Surpriseavond

Lecture
For kids
di 10 nov. 2026 15:00

KleuterLab - 3 t/m 6 jaar - Cubetto robots

For kids
Sat, Nov. 28, 2026

IVN Scharrelkids: herfstkleuren

For kids
vr 27 nov. 2026 15:00

ChemieLab - 6 tot 12 jaar - Lavalamp

For kids
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House of Gijn

At the Huis van Gijn , children discover what life was like in the past in a playful way, whiledressing uporgoing on scavenger hunts through the beautiful historic building. At the front desk, you can pick up a free“Museumhapper.”This helps children get to know the museum better through play. And just wait until you visit the toy attic !

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National Museum of Education

Don't forget the National Education Museum , where children can experience for themselves how learning used to be different from today through nostalgic school supplies,creative activities, andexhibits. Every last Sunday of the month, the National Education Museum also hosts“Family Sunday.” On these days, there are countlessactivitiesorganized for children ages two to fifteen, and you can enjoy arts and crafts and games in theLetterLAB.

More Culture for Kids

New Street 60

Filmtheater De Witt

Night Out
Cinemas
Movie theater
Kunstmin Theater, Playhouse, Culture, Dordrecht (5)
Sint Jorisweg 76

Kunstmin Theatre

Kids
Children's parties
Theatres
Meeting venues
Groenmarkt 153

Library AanZet - City Library

Education
Public toilets