For children

Discover fun activities for children at Muiderslot

Two young children dressed up as knights.

Visiting Muiderslot with children

Children see knights, towers and secret passageways. Adults discover stories, tranquility and space. The Muiderslot is a place full of adventure. Explore, climb towers, walk across bridges and play outside on the grounds. Wander together through a castle and gardens where history becomes tangible.

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Een jongen rent met zwaard door de tuin.

Get creative in the Castle Workshop

On weekends you can get creative yourself in the castle workshop, inspired by the castle and the seasons. Or come during one of the school vacations, when there are various (guided) creative activities.

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In het Kasteelatelier zijn kinderen aan het schilderen met waterverf. Er staan kwasten op tafel.

Nature playground

In our green playground children can have fun among the cannons, the climbing ship, the slide and the willow tunnel. The playground is adventurous and accessible to everyone. Meanwhile, parents can relax on the terrace of Museum Café The Garden Room, with a view of playing children.

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Een meisje is aan het spelen in de avontuurlijke natuurspeeltuin van het Muiderslot. Het is zomer.

Castle Club Muiderslot

Are you creative, curious and live near the Muiderslot? Then maybe the Castle Clubs are for you! Join the Castle Art Club or the Castle Cooking Club. For kids ages 8 to 12 who like a little adventure, dirty hands and lots of fun. More about the Castle Clubs at the Muiderslot.

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Children are making art in the Castle studio. They are wearing aprons and standing in groups around the tables. They are making a linocut, using black paint.

Children’s theater in the castle chapel

Every first Sunday of the month, the beautiful castle chapel turns into a cozy children’s theater. Come and listen to adventures, fairy tales or musical performances. Suitable for young children and fun for the whole family.

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The Muiderslot. Surrounded by canals, gardens and vast wetlands.

Activities for children

The Muiderslot regularly organizes special events for children and families such as a Knights and Princesses Weekend, Ascension Day or Sinterklaas at the Muiderslot. During these events there is plenty to do and experience. Think sword fighting demonstrations, costume parties, workshops, interactive troubadours, theater, music or a knight’s school.

Did you know…

Fun facts

The gardens are filled with heirloom vegetables and herbs

The Amsterdam Castle dates back to 1285

For centuries, Muiderslot has been a stage for writers and artists

Frequently asked questions

Are there surcharges for special activities?

Yes, surcharges may apply for special activities or events.

Can I take a stroller to the Muiderslot?

Yes, you can. You can take a stroller around the grounds and castle square. The castle itself is not accessible with a stroller because of stairs and narrow passages. You can park the stroller dry under the arches in the castle square.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

In museum café De Tuinkamer and in the castle it is not allowed to eat your own food and drinks. On the grounds of the Muiderslot there are picnic tables where you can eat your own food.

Is there an audio tour for children?

No but the current free audio tour is suitable for children.

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