Madurodam

Madurodam; you have to experience it! 

In Madurodam there is a lot to see and do together with the whole family. You are short of eyes and hands. In this way you will experience together how the Netherlands came into being and you will ensure that the country is not flooded. You have to experience that!

"The Flying Dutchman"
After a year and a half of restoration, 'The Flying Dutchman', a life-size Douglas DC-3 aircraft, has reached its 'final destination'. The life-size DC-3 aircraft is shining in all its glory on the new runway behind miniature Schiphol in the park. The aircraft is 18 meters long and has a wingspan of 30 meters. Now that the plane has landed, 'The Flying Dutchman' is equipped with the latest technology and a wide range of show techniques on board. In this 6th family attraction, Madurodam offers its visitors a unique, contemporary flight experience: a flight through time and space, which goes beyond flying, and in which the pioneering spirit that makes our country great is central. Watch the video of the spectacular restoration and installation of 'the Flying Dutchman' here.

Full of experience 365 days a year
Madurodam is open every day and always offers a great day out. Step into the shoes of DJ Armin van Buuren and mix your own beats at the DJ Table. Would you rather learn to fly like a pilot? That is possible at Schiphol. Or load a ship with containers in the port of Rotterdam in a very cool way. Quick, close the Oosterscheldekering in time! Then the land will not be flooded. Aren't you averse to a wet suit? Then help Hansje Brinker to protect the Netherlands and stop the water from the dike!

Waterwolf attraction: make land from water
Can you turn water into land? You can discover it in the indoor attraction the Waterwolf. Turn the radars of the largest steam engine in the world together with your family or friends and help to pump away the 800 billion liters of water from the immense Haarlemmermeer. Only if you work well together will the giant pumping station start working. Boilers ignite in fire, steam escapes and Madurodam shakes to its foundations... will you manage to defeat the ferocious Waterwolf?

New Amsterdam attraction: sail to New York
Are you a real world traveler? Sail with the ship De Vergulde Bever from Amsterdam to New Amsterdam and discover the Dutch history of the cosmopolitan city of New York. Because what do you think words like the dollar, cookies and the world-famous Brooklyn are actually named after? So step on board and let yourself be taken to this metropolis in the 17th century. But beware, on the way you have to defend yourself against the English. So fire those guns in time!

Attraction The Dutch Masters
Have fun in the world of The Dutch Masters: jump, climb and scramble right through the paintings and do everything you can't resist. Run from one wonder to another. Or crawl through the hidden climbing path. The Dutch Masters is the place where art comes to life. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian, Johannes Vermeer, Judith Leyster and Rembrandt van Rijn. A palette of adventures awaits you, you have to experience it!

Miffy's playground
Did you know that the most famous rabbit in the world turns 65 this year and has its own playground in Madurodam? Come and play with the little ones in the garden of this favorite rabbit. From swinging and seesaw to sliding down the slide and building sandcastles. The entire playground has a soft sand surface and is therefore cuddly soft. Don't forget to take a picture with the birthday giant Miffy at the exit! That's a nice free souvenir.

Download the app and get more out of your day
Would you like to get even more out of your day at Madurodam? Download the free Madurodam app and explore the remarkable and unique stories behind the attractions and miniature models. You could also go on one of the interactive park tours. On the 17th century route, you can explore the remnants of a rich past, and learn what Rembrandt van Rijn, the Amsterdam canals and King Willem Alexander's palace all have in common. The Madurodam app is available in Dutch, English and German, and can be downloaded for free from the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Link to App: https://www.madurodam.nl/nl/madurodam-apps

Opening times and directions
Madurodam is open all year round. You can find current opening times here.

The theme park is situated at the heart of The Hague, between the city centre and the beach at Scheveningen. The park is located just next to the A12 and A44. Madurodam has its own parking, with 450 spaces. Trams and buses stop right outside the entrance. The stops The Hague Central Station and the boulevard at Scheveningen beach are just ten minutes away with a number 9 tram. There are several good hotels in the immediate vicinity of the theme park.

Madurodam return by train
If you come by train, you can buy a return ticket yourself at the NS ticket machine, with Madurodam as the end destination. Your train ticket then covers the tram part of the journey to the theme park.

Fundraiser for charity
Between 650,000 and 700,000 people visit the park in The Hague every year. Madurodam donates its income, between 600,000 and 700,000 euros each year, to children's charities. The focus of Madurodam's charity policy is to inspire children to connect with others, whatever their age or background. By doing things for others, we are making the Netherlands a little better, together. Madurodam has donated more than 36 million euros since it was founded in 1952.