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A museum with kids in Rotterdam: Miniworld

Looking for a museum in Rotterdam where children never get bored? Miniworld Rotterdam is a covered miniature world of 650 m² at Weena 745, next to Rotterdam Centraal, with trains, ships, 27,000 tiny residents and a treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12.

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Look, search and tell stories

Look closely and you find stories everywhere: inside buildings and out in the landscape. Special and educational stories about past, present and future are the fourth dimension of the miniature world, about the Netherlands and the city and port of Rotterdam in particular.

With the treasure hunt (€ 2.00, ages 4 to 12) children search for special scenes. For ages 8 to 15 there are educational variants on water management and architecture, among other themes (€ 2.25).

Children looking at a windmill in the miniature world

Rotterdam in miniature

World City Rotterdam (210 m²) has more than 50 modern and pre-war models, and Port of Rotterdam (125 m²) shows almost every kind of harbour. Spot Rotterdam Centraal, the cube houses and the Calandbrug.

Young visitors at the shipyard in the miniature harbour

With your class, a group or a party

An educational school trip takes 2 to 3 hours on average, for pupils from age 6 and groups from 15 pupils. A children's party is possible from 6 children (ages 3 to 11), with a welcome drink and a treasure hunt.

Miniworld

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Children's parties, schools and groups.

Miniworld

Miniature world Rotterdam

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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

Which museum in Rotterdam is fun with kids?

Miniworld Rotterdam at Weena 745, next to Rotterdam Centraal: the largest covered miniature world of the Benelux, with trains, ships, 27,000 tiny residents, night every 24 minutes and a treasure hunt for children aged 4 to 12.

Is the Museumkaart valid at Miniworld Rotterdam?

No, the Dutch Museumjaarkaart is not valid at Miniworld Rotterdam. Children up to 2 get in free; children aged 3 to 11 pay € 10.80 and adults € 14.90.

From what age is Miniworld fun?

Miniworld Rotterdam is for young and old. The treasure hunt is for children aged 4 to 12, the behind-the-scenes tour from age 5. Children up to 11 must be accompanied.

How much does Miniworld Rotterdam cost for a family?

A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children costs € 46.80. Separately, children aged 3 to 11 pay € 10.80 and adults € 14.90; children up to 2 are free. Tickets at tickets.miniworldrotterdam.com.

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.

Is Miniworld accessible with a pram or wheelchair?

Yes: Miniworld Rotterdam has no thresholds, a lift to the lower floor and an accessible toilet. Only the behind-the-scenes tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

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