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The façade of the Miffy museum in UtrechtSteven Lek · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Utrecht

Miffy Museum (Nijntje Museum)

Museum · 1 h 30 · The world of Dick Bruna's little rabbit for pre-school children: touch, play, explore. Time slot required.

Information
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year; check the hours on their website
Who it's for
Young, pre-school children, with their parents

Miffy (Nijntje) is the little white rabbit drawn by Dick Bruna (1927–2017), and her museum is designed for the very young: rooms to touch, climb and play inside the drawings from the books, with no display cases that cannot be looked at up close. The author's idea was to give children a safe world to explore on their own.

Practical details

You must book a time slot, always. It is opposite the Centraal Museum, in the museum district. For children over about seven it falls short; for children from two to six, it is the best moment of the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book?

Yes, the time slot is compulsory.

What age is it for?

For young, pre-school children.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The Café Ledig Erf terrace full of people under the trees© Café Ledig Erf

Café Ledig Erf

Bar · Utrecht · €€€€

What to order: ask about the day's draught beers and sit on the terrace by the bridge.

A glass of Oudaen beer on a table with dishes© Stadskasteel Oudaen

Stadskasteel Oudaen

Restaurant · Utrecht · €€€€

What to order: a beer from their own brewery with something from the day's menu.

To stay nearby

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Why we like it: Grand hotel in the heart of Utrecht, surrounded by 10,000 m² of gardens, with Comfort, Luxury and Empire rooms, suites and breakfast.

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Ganzenmarkt 26 · Boutique hotel · Some rooms with a view of the Dom

Why we like it: Boutique hotel on the Ganzenmarkt, in the heart of the centre, with each floor a different colour, unique rooms and some with views of the Domtoren.

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Neude 5 · On the Neude square · Miffy family rooms

Why we like it: Hostel on the Neude, the liveliest square in the centre, with Miffy and railway museum themed family rooms, a bar and breakfast.