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Indoor things to do in Rotterdam: Miniworld

Rain in Rotterdam? Miniworld Rotterdam is a covered miniature world of 650 m² in the city centre, at Weena 745, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal. Allow at least an hour and a half for trains, ships and 27,000 tiny residents.

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What to do in Rotterdam when it rains?

Head inside at Miniworld Rotterdam, the largest covered miniature world of the Benelux. From the polder and the coast to the harbour and World City Rotterdam: it is all under one roof.

Every 24 minutes night falls and thousands of lights come on. Look closely and you will find big and small stories everywhere.

Windmills and polder landscape in the miniature world

Stay dry from Rotterdam Centraal

Miniworld is next to the Groot Handelsgebouw, a 350-metre (about 5-minute) walk from Rotterdam Centraal station. By car, you park directly below the attraction in car park P2.

The family restaurant is open Wednesday to Friday 12:00–15:30, Saturday and Sunday 13:00–15:30, and daily 10:00–16:30 in the holidays.

At the table in the Miniworld Rotterdam restaurant

More to do inside Miniworld

  • Treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12 (€ 2.00), available at the entrance desk.
  • Behind-the-scenes tour (€ 7.00, 45 minutes, from age 5).
  • Children's parties from 6 children and groups from 15 people: see the arrangements.
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Moving in 2027

Soon at ZUIDYARD

In 2027 Miniworld moves to ZUIDYARD at Doklaan 40, with its own entrance at PIER40.

Good to know

  • Address: Weena 745, 3013 AL Rotterdam, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal station.
  • Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. Different hours apply in the school holidays: see the hours for every day under Your visit.
  • Entry: children aged 3 to 11 € 10.80, adults € 14.90, children up to 2 free. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) € 46.80.
  • Tickets online at tickets.miniworldrotterdam.com. The Dutch Museumkaart is not valid.
  • Allow at least an hour and a half.
  • No thresholds, a lift to the lower floor and an accessible toilet next to the restaurant.
  • Parking directly below the attraction in car park P2 of the Groot Handelsgebouw.
  • Open at the Weena until Sunday 3 January 2027. Closed from 4 January to 29 March 2027 for the move to ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid.

Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Rotterdam when it rains?

Visit Miniworld Rotterdam at Weena 745, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal: the largest covered miniature world of the Benelux, 650 m² with trains, ships and night every 24 minutes. Allow at least an hour and a half.

Is Miniworld Rotterdam indoors?

Yes. Miniworld Rotterdam is a covered miniature world of 650 m² at Weena 745 in Rotterdam, with a family restaurant. You stay dry, even when it rains.

What is a good indoor activity in Rotterdam city centre?

Miniworld Rotterdam, at Weena 745 next to the Groot Handelsgebouw, a 5-minute walk from Rotterdam Centraal. Children aged 3 to 11 pay € 10.80 and adults € 14.90.

What are the opening hours of Miniworld Rotterdam?

Miniworld Rotterdam at Weena 745 is 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. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Different hours apply in the school holidays; see miniworldrotterdam.com/en/bezoek.

Where do you park for Miniworld Rotterdam?

Directly below Miniworld at Weena 745: car park P2 of the Groot Handelsgebouw (2-minute walk, no lift). P1 (6 minutes, with lift) and Schouwburgplein city garage (10 minutes) are alternatives.

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