Artis Zoo Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 Phone: 020-523-3400 The Artis Zoo is a great place for families to visit. Children love visiting the 6,000 animals in their native habitats. Originally established in 1838, the zoo has many activities to offer children and adults alike. The Artis Zoo also houses a Planetarium, an Aquarium, and a Geological and Zoological Museum. The Children's Farm section allows for petting of sheep, goats, cows, and chickens.

New Metropolis Oosterdok 2 Phone: 0900-919-1100 This museum is geared toward children of all ages. It features permanent and semi-permanent hands-on exhibits focusing on light and sound that fascinate older children. The museum has designated a special area for younger children, where they can pretend games to be a geologist, doctor, scientist, etc. Costumes are provided. Another feature allows them to watch themselves on television and become film stars during their visit.

Tropenmuseum/ Kindermuseum Linnaeusstraat 2 Phone: 0900-568-8215 The Tropenmuseum has created a child-friendly planet. The museum's motto is "Step into another world". Exhibitions focus on the lifestyles and customs of different cultures. The museum specializes in exhibits that engage visitors in using all of their senses. The Tropenmuseum also houses a specialized children's museum: The Kindermuseum.

Circustheater Elleboog Passeerdersgracht 32 Phone: 0900-626-9370 Circustheater Elleboog presents children with the opportunity to try out circus and clowning skills, As they learn tricks, apply make-up, juggle, and walk the tightrope. At the end of the day, parents and friends can enjoy a special performance prepared for them by their children.

De Krakeling Nieuwe Passeerdersstraat 1 Phone: 0900-625-3284 The De Krakeling is a theater that specializes in productions for children. The theater has two separate arenas for the age group above twelve and the one below twelve. Although a majority of the plays are in Dutch, the theater also presents puppet and mime shows.

Electrische Museum Tramlijn Amsterdam Haarlemmermeerstation, Amstelveenseweg 264 Phone: 0900-673-7538 The Electrische museum is unlike most ordinary museums: this one offers rides through history! Visitors can take a closer look at the antique electric tram carriages as well as embark on a 60-minute round trip in one of the antique trolleys.

Archeon Archeonlaan 1, Alphen aan den Rijn Phone: 0172- 447-744 The Archeon gives visitors of all ages a trip through time. Guests can stroll through the era of the dinosaur or take a take a tour of the days of the Roman Empire. The museum specializes in interactive and hands-on exhibits. There is even an open-air plunge pool, where children can splash around.

Efteling Europalaan 1, Kaatsheuvel, Noord Brabant Phone: 0416- 288-111 Efteling is an enormous fairytale forest, where children and adults alike can venture into Grimm's fairytales and the Tales of the Arabian Nights. The village and its environs are full of dwarves and witches, enchanted and haunted castles. Efteling also provides thrilling rides in this state-of-the-art amusement park.

Linnaeushof Rijksstraatweg 4, Bennebroek Phone: 023-584-7624 A huge leisure park near Haarlem, which hosts an astonishing 300 attractions: there's a Wild West train, cable cars, mini-golf, trampolines, a water play area and go-karts.

Madurodam George Maduroplein 1, The Hague Den Haag Phone: 070-355-3900 Madurodam features scale models of some of the Netherlands's most famous sights - everything from Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge to Schiphol Airport. The miniature village is built on a 1:25 scale.

Museum van Speelklok tot Pierement Buurkerkhof 10, Utrecht Phone: 030-231-2789 Museum van Speelklok tot Pierrement showcases a unique collection of antique mechanical music boxes, circus, fairground and street organs. There is also a large selection of featured toys that children can enjoy.

Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum Maliebaanstation 16, Utrecht Phone: 030-230-6206 The National Railway Museum is located in an historic station, where visitors can observe more than 60 locomotives. At the museum, children can hop aboard one of the miniature Intercity and TGV lines.