> Rain in Rotterdam? Miniworld is a covered miniature world of 650 m² at Weena 745, a 350-metre walk from Rotterdam Centraal. Allow 1.5 hours.

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Indoor things to do · Rotterdam city centre

# 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.

[Buy tickets](https://tickets.miniworldrotterdam.com/)

[Plan your visit](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/en/bezoek)

## 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](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/assets/miniworld/pagina/polder-molens.webp)

## 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](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/assets/miniworld/pagina/restaurant-feestje.webp)

## More to do inside Miniworld

- Treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12 (€ 2.00), available at the entrance desk.
- Behind-the-scenes tour (€ 6.94, 45 minutes, from age 5).
- Children's parties from 6 children and groups from 15 people: see the arrangements.

Miniworld

### [Miniature world Rotterdam](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/en/miniature-world-rotterdam)

Trains, the marshalling yard and British railway history.

Miniworld

### [Museum with kids](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/en/museum-with-kids-rotterdam)

Why children never get bored at Miniworld.

Moving in 2027

### [Soon at ZUIDYARD](https://zuidyard.com/nieuws-miniworld-verhuist-naar-zuidyard.html)

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](https://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](https://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.

## More about Miniworld Rotterdam

Model railway Rotterdam

### [Miniature world and model railway in Rotterdam](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/en/miniature-world-rotterdam)

Rotterdam

### [A museum with kids in Rotterdam: Miniworld](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/en/museum-with-kids-rotterdam)

## More to do at ZUIDYARD

All on one site on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid, Doklaan 40.

Combine in the ticket shop: book 2 or more attractions and get 10% off every extra attraction (not on Noah’s Ark and ZUIDYARD Cruise). Cannot be combined with a discount code.

Spelen bij Beelen

### [Playground Rotterdam](https://spelenbijbeelen.nl/en/playground-rotterdam)

Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.

Gigi’s Klim World

### [Climbing park Rotterdam](https://gigisklimworld.nl/en/climbing-park-rotterdam)

Indoor climbing adventure for children and adults from 130 cm.

Beelen Eye

### [Ferris wheel Rotterdam](https://beeleneye.nl/en/ferris-wheel-rotterdam)

Ferris wheel with views over Rotterdam.

Noah’s Ark

### [Noah’s Ark Rotterdam](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/noahs-ark-rotterdam)

Museum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.

PIER40

### [Waterfront restaurant Rotterdam](https://pier40.nl/en/waterfront-restaurant-rotterdam)

Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven.

ZUIDYARD Cruise

### [Boat tour Rotterdam](https://zuidyardcruise.nl/en/boat-tour-rotterdam)

Boat tour through Rotterdam from ZUIDYARD. Tickets now on sale online.

DOKSIDE · Coming soon

### [Company outing Rotterdam](https://dokside.nl/en/company-outing-rotterdam)

Business events by the water, from November 2026.

R’DAM LOOKOUT · Coming soon

### [Thrill ride with a view](https://rdamlookout.nl/)

A view for thrill-seekers, from March 2027.

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## Practical

- Address: Weena 745, 3013 AL Rotterdam
- Opening hours: Wed–Fri 12:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00; closed Mon, Tue
- Price: € 14.90 per person (tickets: https://tickets.miniworldrotterdam.com/)
- Contact: info@miniworldrotterdam.com, +31102400501
- All pages as text: https://miniworldrotterdam.com/llms-full.txt
