Nijntje Museum
Nijntje Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jolanda Stift
Asperen, The Netherlands144 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Visited last Friday with our 3.5 year old twins. Children loved playing in Miffy's life. Even challenging for 3.5 years, because there are games with counting, letters and 'triple jump'. Although the traffic circle and the color space were favorites. The children found the film about Boris (projected on the walls) magical. Spent 2.5 hours including coffee.
We really liked the Miffy café, completely in Miffy style. The children loved the pancake in the shape of Miffy, €4.25 was not too bad for me. The 'freshly baked apple pie' for €4.95 unfortunately did not seem to be freshly baked on location that day. The cappuccino was completely in style.
We really liked the Miffy café, completely in Miffy style. The children loved the pancake in the shape of Miffy, €4.25 was not too bad for me. The 'freshly baked apple pie' for €4.95 unfortunately did not seem to be freshly baked on location that day. The cappuccino was completely in style.
Written March 19, 2024
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Jos de klos
19 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
The visit was very educational and a fun playful environment, our child loved it!
Unfortunately, the 'museum' itself was not accessible to strollers, but a baby carrier is a must here. There is enough space on the ground floor to store strollers and supplies.
The restaurant was a bit disappointing, the portions were not that big and it was quite dirty.
Unfortunately, the 'museum' itself was not accessible to strollers, but a baby carrier is a must here. There is enough space on the ground floor to store strollers and supplies.
The restaurant was a bit disappointing, the portions were not that big and it was quite dirty.
Written April 6, 2024
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lachkeira
Sunbury, Australia512 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
There was nothing museum about this place, it was just a miffy themed play centre for kids. It is best for kids about 3-5 years with activities for them to do.
I was hoping to learn a bit about the history of Miffy, who created it, when, where and the development and spread around the world.
There is nothing for older kids or adults here.
The gift shop is also across the road in the central museum.
The cafe is ok, but there was no hurry about them. But the miffy shaped food is cute.
I was hoping to learn a bit about the history of Miffy, who created it, when, where and the development and spread around the world.
There is nothing for older kids or adults here.
The gift shop is also across the road in the central museum.
The cafe is ok, but there was no hurry about them. But the miffy shaped food is cute.
Written December 16, 2023
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Giel H
13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Despite mandatory reservations, very busy. We are shocked by the crowds and the lack of supervision. Arguing children and passive parents. There was a tense atmosphere. Not at all what we expected from the new museum. Tip for the Miffy museum: regulate access and supervise the play points. The entire experience described is anything but achieved. We will not be back and, to our disappointment, we do not recommend a visit to the museum. Also less suitable for children over 4 years old. Older children really destroy all the furniture at the expense of the little ones
Written November 1, 2023
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daichekb G
395 contributions
Mar 2017 • Business
Miffy Museum is located opposite to the Central Museum where you can buy the entrance tickets to the Miffy Museum.
I think miffy museum is for little kids or kidults or miffy fans.
There is a big miffy soft toy sitting at the entrance lounge room of the 'miffy house' and it has turned a little grey and black, which I can tell how popular she is!
I personally think it is a good place to escape from a busy, stressful city life. You will find your innocent childhood memory there and it doesn't cost much to enter. I think it is 4 euros (March-2017) on top of my head.
I think miffy museum is for little kids or kidults or miffy fans.
There is a big miffy soft toy sitting at the entrance lounge room of the 'miffy house' and it has turned a little grey and black, which I can tell how popular she is!
I personally think it is a good place to escape from a busy, stressful city life. You will find your innocent childhood memory there and it doesn't cost much to enter. I think it is 4 euros (March-2017) on top of my head.
Written April 17, 2017
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skippyLuzern
Sydney, Australia59 contributions
Oct 2012 • Family
We were underwhelmed by this museum experience having travelled a good 40 minutes or so for the 11am opening (why so late?) with a 3 year old and 2 year old who were expecting to have some interactive experiences. The rather sparse activities were disappointing – a Miffy play house, a train, some magnetic boards and DVDs of Miffy, which we could have watched at home in greater comfort and in English. There was a craft table upstairs with a quite difficult colouring, cut and paste activity and more DVD viewing with story telling in Dutch but nothing which captured the opportunity to really engage small children who know the Miffy character well. For adults the video on the life of Bruna was interesting as was the room displaying all his publications in every language, but not enough to justify a journey to Utrecht. We were glad to have Museum Cards so we did not waste our money. The best part of the experience was the bright airy shop selling products, so we bought a few gifts which we probably could have found in other stores closer to home. It was just as well we had planned a visit to the magical de Haar Castle outside Utrecht for a picnic lunch in the grounds.
Written October 26, 2012
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Ed_Sander
Xiamen, China42 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
This was not what I expected. I expected to see a large collection of Nijntje/Miffy artwork in a nice setting but found that there is very little to see here. Half of the place is basically a children's playroom; nice for the little ones but not for those of us who come to admire Dick Bruna's work. There's a few bits and pieces in the place that have information on Bruna's work and Miffy/Nijntjes origin and popularity, but overall you can run through these in 10-15 minutes. The exhibition in the attic about the use of rabbits and fairy tales in art was not really what I came here for either. Some of the floors were closed for renovations, but this did not result in a cheaper ticket price (more about that later).
What is left are a couple of grumpy guards and overpriced merchandise.
Talking about price, the Dick Bruna House is basically an exhibition that is part of the Central Museum across the street. The ticket you buy covers both, even if you have no interest in the Central Museum you still have to pay a hefty 11 Euro to see the Dick Bruna House, which is way too much for what it is. We visited the hodgepodge of collections of the Central Museum (after all, we'd already paid for it) but found little of interest (unless you are a connoisseur of furniture design and classical paintings, which we are not).
What is left are a couple of grumpy guards and overpriced merchandise.
Talking about price, the Dick Bruna House is basically an exhibition that is part of the Central Museum across the street. The ticket you buy covers both, even if you have no interest in the Central Museum you still have to pay a hefty 11 Euro to see the Dick Bruna House, which is way too much for what it is. We visited the hodgepodge of collections of the Central Museum (after all, we'd already paid for it) but found little of interest (unless you are a connoisseur of furniture design and classical paintings, which we are not).
Written June 9, 2013
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Emily M
Leiden, The Netherlands386 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
This really is a fantastic children’s museum. My almost-four year old was fully engaged for a good 2.5 hours, and would have happily stayed longer. Very appropriate and thoughtfully designed for young children, ideally maybe ages 3-5.
Written October 22, 2019
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KPK
Lanzarote, Spain24 contributions
Oct 2018 • Business
This is an excellent and really juicy children's museum, with plenty of interactive, "miffyful" environments.
The exhibits expand on themes and topics that are casual for a children's museum (body, numbers, shapes, house etc); however these are given in a really fresh and inspiring way, enlightened by dick bruna's aesthetic. At the same time, children do celebrate reading, while playing inside miffy's world - reading corners and books are everywhere.
Importantly, original items (sketches, dolls, sketch tools etc) are on display - otherwise the place would be just a beautiful playground and not a museum. Every exhibition panel is translated in English - does not happen the same with the exhibition questions addressing children (room for improvement). Perfect visit so far, but ..
an unpleasant experience at the museum shop. While paying, I asked the cashier lady for 4 small paper bags to wrap separately 4 small gifts. She said she doesn't have time to wrap them for me (while nobody was waiting in the queue!) > I said I would be ok for me to do that by myself or at home. She said she only has plastic bags to charge > I said that I saw they also have paper ones and its fine with me to charge me for these bags too (although inappropriate, especially while my bill was 50€). She said they do no charge these bags but "I don't want to give you 4 bags for these small things". Too inappropriate, dear lady! I addressed my disappointment to her but she replied nothing. After all you should know, dear, that some people appreciate even the small bag with the miffy’s sticker as a part of the present! Hopefully a younger and much more elegant, friendly and professional colleague took in charge of my wrapping-so-big-issue.
The exhibits expand on themes and topics that are casual for a children's museum (body, numbers, shapes, house etc); however these are given in a really fresh and inspiring way, enlightened by dick bruna's aesthetic. At the same time, children do celebrate reading, while playing inside miffy's world - reading corners and books are everywhere.
Importantly, original items (sketches, dolls, sketch tools etc) are on display - otherwise the place would be just a beautiful playground and not a museum. Every exhibition panel is translated in English - does not happen the same with the exhibition questions addressing children (room for improvement). Perfect visit so far, but ..
an unpleasant experience at the museum shop. While paying, I asked the cashier lady for 4 small paper bags to wrap separately 4 small gifts. She said she doesn't have time to wrap them for me (while nobody was waiting in the queue!) > I said I would be ok for me to do that by myself or at home. She said she only has plastic bags to charge > I said that I saw they also have paper ones and its fine with me to charge me for these bags too (although inappropriate, especially while my bill was 50€). She said they do no charge these bags but "I don't want to give you 4 bags for these small things". Too inappropriate, dear lady! I addressed my disappointment to her but she replied nothing. After all you should know, dear, that some people appreciate even the small bag with the miffy’s sticker as a part of the present! Hopefully a younger and much more elegant, friendly and professional colleague took in charge of my wrapping-so-big-issue.
Written October 26, 2018
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Yeniset S
139 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
I visited the place several times in the past. My daughter loved it. It was particularly good for kids under 5 years old. However, it is going under renovations until February 2016. There was a Miffy's expo opened at the Centraal Museum, but it was closed in September. So, Miffy lovers need to wait to encounter Miffy's paradise again.
Written October 11, 2015
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Woratat S
Amphawa, Thailand
Can adults visit this museum?
i found the rabbits everywhere in Netherlands. Would like to know their story :)))
Written July 29, 2019
Yes adults can visit the museum. It’s more of a hands on experience for kids- Eg: road safety setups, simple education toys/plays for kids. Personally I’m a Miffy lover, I enjoyed so much at the museum looking at all the playroom/displays.
Written August 3, 2019
Hello. can I buh a museum card at the entrance?
Thank you
Written July 31, 2017
Mars M
Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Yes, the Nijntje Museum is part of Centraal Museum. They sell the museumkaart.
However make sure to buy your tickets online as the entry is based on reserved time slots!
Written August 25, 2017
オランダ語はもちろん英語も片言な女性2名で9月にオランダ行を予定しています。最大の目的はユトレヒトでミッフィーに会うこと！辿りつけるかという不安が最大で・・・アムステルダムに滞在しますが、自分たちだけで電車に乗っていくことはどの程度困難なのか・・・教えていただけませんか？1日ツアープランなども探してみましたが、日程が合わずどうしたらいいかと悩んでいます。
Written August 20, 2015
オランダ、ナイメーヘンに2年住んでおりました。
ユトレヒトの街やディック ブルーナ ハウス へは家族で何度も出かけておりました。
オランダ国鉄（NS）の発車時刻は、NSのホームページを参照し、言語はEnglishを選択して下さい。
アムステルダム中央駅からユトレヒト中央駅までは、インターシティと呼ばれる快速列車が1時間に1本程度出ており、所要時間は40分程度です。ユトレヒト（Utrecht）行きやナイメーヘン（Nijmegen）行き等の列車が出ており、通常乗り換えは必要ありません。
まずは、オランダ国鉄（NS）の駅で往復チケットを購入して下さい。電車・バス共に利用可能なov-chipkaartの購入は便利かもしれません。オランダ国外からの旅行者は通常ディスカウントカードは持っていないので、Full-fairという料金のチケットを購入します。座席はファーストクラスとセカンドクラスがありますが、いずれも座席指定はなく、通常満席となることはありませんので、セカンドクラスで十分だと思います。料金は往復で14.8ユーロです。2と書いてある車両に乗って下さい。
ユトレヒト中央駅に着いたら、駅のすぐ横にあるバスセンターに行って下さい。2 番の巡回バス（約10分）に乗り、 Centraal Museumで下車して下さい。少し戻ると左手にミッフィーの看板があったと思います。料金は1回乗車で2ユーロ程度だったと思います。
ユトレヒトの街は運河沿いにあり、日本人好みの小さなショップやカフェが数多くありますので、女性には人気があります。9月は通常雨が多いシーズンなので、傘かレインコートを持って行くことをお勧めします。
アムステルダムからの行程は初心者でも簡単だと思いますが、NSはよく列車が遅れることがありますので注意して下さい。
半日から1日あれば十分楽しめると思います。
私も当時を思い出して、懐かしくなって来ました。
Written August 21, 2015
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