Amsterdam with Kids
NEMO Science Museum, the Maritime Museum, Artis Zoo, Zaanse Schans windmills and the swings at the north-bank viewpoint.
One big goal each day: the NEMO Science Museum and the Maritime Museum, where kids can board a ship; Artis Zoo and the Vondelpark playground; half a day at Zaanse Schans windmills and a clog workshop, then a ferry to the north-bank viewpoint; and the last half-day at the children's area of the Wereldmuseum before heading to the airport. Stay in Plantage, with plenty of green space and close to the zoo. Suited to families with children aged 4 and up; there are indoor options on rainy days.
In July and August, NEMO and Artis often sell out of same-day slots; book ahead.
Day by day
Day 1 · NEMO and the Maritime Museum
Amsterdam（NEMO Science Museum、Het Scheepvaartmuseum）
Train from the airport to Centraal, then walk about 15 minutes to NEMO; the two museums are next to each other.
NEMO's rooftop terrace is free to visit in summer.
Stay: Plantage & Oost
Day 2 · Artis Zoo and the park
Amsterdam（Artis Zoo、Vondelpark）
Walk to the zoo in the morning; in the afternoon, take a tram about 25 minutes to Vondelpark.
Allow at least 3–4 hours at the zoo, including the planetarium and the microbiology museum.
Stay: Plantage & Oost
Day 3 · Windmills and the north-bank viewpoint
Amsterdam（Zaanse Schans、A'DAM Lookout）
Train about 17 minutes from Centraal to Zaandijk-Zaanse Schans; in the afternoon, return to the city and take the free ferry from behind Centraal to the north bank.
Walking around the village is free; the windmills and workshops charge admission.
Stay: Plantage & Oost
Day 4 · Wereldmuseum and the airport
Amsterdam（Wereldmuseum Amsterdam (Tropenmuseum)）
Walk or take a tram from Plantage to the Wereldmuseum; in the afternoon, take a train about 15 minutes from Centraal to the airport.
The museum has interactive areas for children; half a day is enough.