The miniature world of Rotterdam with its skyline, harbour and railway
Rotterdam · Soon at ZUIDYARD

A whole world.
Just a little bit smaller.

The largest covered miniature world of the Benelux: 650 m² full of trains, ships and 27,000 tiny residents. Night falls every 24 minutes. Now at the Weena — at ZUIDYARD from early 2027.

650 m²
Miniature world
27,000
Tiny residents
24 min
Day-night cycle
4.4 ★
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Miniworld today

Fun and
surprising

Over 650 m² of miniature world under one roof, built to a scale of 1:87. Every 24 minutes night falls and thousands of lights sparkle; when day breaks, everything wakes.

Rotterdam Centraal station in the Miniworld miniature world
Stories in miniature

Stories are the
fourth dimension

Polder landscapes, historic and modern architecture of Rotterdam, and the largest covered miniature harbour in Europe.

Look closely and you will find big and small stories everywhere — inside buildings and out in the landscape. Stories are the fourth dimension of our world.

Coast & PolderPort of RotterdamRotterdam CentrumGreat BritainSuburb
A miniature street full of little stories
Details in the miniature world
Rotterdam in miniature
The port of Rotterdam in miniature
A miniature of Rotterdam city centre at Miniworld
The highlights

From coastal village
to harbour

On your way in you pass the coastal village of Marendam with its lighthouse. Further on: the marshalling yard, Rotterdam Centraal, the Groothandelsgebouw, the cube houses and the Calandbrug.

Every 24 minutes the thousands of lights of the petrochemical plants come on. Ask about the behind-the-scenes tour and the treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12.

Coastal village MarendamMarshalling yardPetrochemicals at night
Frequently asked questions

Good to know

Your visit & opening hours

What are the opening hours of Miniworld Rotterdam?
We are open Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. Monday and Tuesday we are closed. During the school holidays (central region) we are open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, except on Sundays. During the holiday weeks of the other Dutch regions we are open from 12:00 to 17:00. See the hours for every day at miniworldrotterdam.com/en/bezoek.
Where is Miniworld Rotterdam?
At Weena 745 in Rotterdam, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal station.
How long does a visit take?
Allow at least an hour and a half. If you want to see all the details, you will easily stay longer.

Tickets & prices

How much is a ticket?
Children aged 3 to 11 pay € 10.80 and adults € 14.90. Group tickets (4 people) are available from € 46.80 and an annual pass from € 35.65.
Where can I buy tickets?
Through the official ticket shop of Miniworld Rotterdam: tickets.miniworldrotterdam.com.
Can I cancel or change my ticket?
Tickets are not refunded after purchase and cannot be cancelled. You can change the date of your ticket, though, so you can come on another day.

Good to know

Is photography and filming allowed?
For private purposes you may freely photograph and film, as long as you do not hinder other visitors. Professional or commercial recordings need written permission in advance via marketing@miniworldrotterdam.com.
Can I pay by card at the till?
Our tills accept PIN (debit) only; the entrance desk also accepts credit cards.
Is the Museumkaart valid at Miniworld?
No, the Dutch Museumjaarkaart is not valid here. Children up to 2 years old do get free entry.
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately pets are not allowed inside; recognised guide dogs are.
Where can I park?
Directly below the attraction: car park P2 of the Groot Handelsgebouw (2-minute walk, no lift). Alternatives: P1 (6 minutes, with lift), paid on-street spaces nearby (2–5 minutes) or Schouwburgplein city garage (10 minutes).
Is Miniworld accessible for wheelchairs?
Yes: no thresholds, a lift to the lower floor and an accessible toilet next to the restaurant. Wheelchair hire is not (yet) possible; the guided tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
Are there lockers?
Yes, free lockers; you pay a € 2 deposit which you get back when you open the locker.
Who founded Miniworld Rotterdam?
Miniworld was set up in 2004 and 2005 by Marc van Buren, Leon van Perlo, Hans Nouwens, Arnold Moser, Peter Roos and Harry Willems; the miniature world opened to the public in 2007.

The move to ZUIDYARD

When is Miniworld moving to ZUIDYARD?
In 2027 Miniworld moves from the Weena to ZUIDYARD at Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. The first phase is expected to open in early 2027; until then you are very welcome at the current location.
Is Miniworld still open at the Weena?
Yes, until Sunday 3 January 2027 Miniworld can be visited as usual at Weena 745, with the usual opening hours and tickets. From 4 January to 29 March 2027 we are closed for the move; after that we expect to welcome you at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40.
What changes after the move?
At ZUIDYARD, Miniworld is building a new, standalone miniature world with its own entrance at PIER40, in the middle of the site with the other ZUIDYARD attractions.
What is ZUIDYARD?
ZUIDYARD (Rotterdam's Waterfront Experience) is a waterfront site in Rotterdam-Zuid, at Doklaan 40, bringing together attractions and places to eat: Spelen bij Beelen, Noah's Ark, the Beelen Eye, Gigi's Klim World, restaurant PIER40 and ZUIDYARD Cruise. Perfect for a day out in Rotterdam. See zuidyard.com for more information.

Can’t find your question? Email info@miniworldrotterdam.com or call +31 10 240 05 01.

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