Workshops, a treasure island, and much more. There's plenty to discover at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave during the Summer holiday!
Join our workshops and activities during the school holidays to explore your own body inside and out. How different are you from your parents? And who has the fastest reaction time?
Watch the fascinating video show in the Anatomical Theatre or explore the museum. Curious? Discover all there is to experience at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave during the holidays!
Practical information
For whom: Fun for children aged 4 and up, accompanied by parents or guardians.
When: The Anatomical Theatre, Treasure Island and Waterland are open during the regular opening hours of the museum. The workshops take place during the summer holiday period for the Central Netherlands region (Saturday 18 July to Sunday 30 August 2026), daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. The last tickets of the day are issued for the 3:30–4:30 pm time slot.
Cost: Participation is free with a valid admission ticket (a museum ticket or free admission with, for example, a Museumkaart).
Tickets: Collect a ticket at the museum reception desk. This ticket gives you one hour to take part in the holiday workshops. Tickets are only available on the day of your visit; advance reservations are not possible. One ticket is valid for up to two parents/guardians and four children. The final ticket issued each day is for the 3:30 pm time slot.
After-school care groups (BSOs): Groups are welcome to participate in the Design Your Own Sea Monster and Build a Kaleido Fidget workshops after making a reservation. Please make sure to visit with at least one supervisor for every six children.
