Nijntje Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect to find one of the Netherlands' most thoughtfully curated artistic experiences in a city better known for its medieval center, but the Nijntje Museum is precisely that. It transforms the iconic world of Dick Bruna's beloved rabbit into a tangible, interactive landscape where color and shape become a playground. Instead of hushed halls and 'do not touch' signs, you'll find rooms bursting with primary colors, each one a vignette from a classic Miffy storybook brought to life. It’s less a traditional museum and more an immersive introduction to visual fundamentals for the smallest art lovers.
Collection Highlights
Kids can pilot Miffy's bright red toy plane, visit a zoo filled with simple, sculptural animal friends like Snuffy the dog, and explore a grocery store where everything is arranged by color and form. The house of Miffy's grandfather is a particular delight, a masterclass in Bruna's clean graphic style where every object has a clear, purposeful silhouette.
Visitor Information
This place is unapologetically designed for the toddler and preschool set, so if you're visiting with little ones in Utrecht, it's an essential stop to let them engage with art on their own terms. Just be sure to book your tickets online in advance—it's wildly popular for a very good reason.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic Dutch building on Agnietenstraat, its stately historic brick facade gives little hint of the vibrant, modernist world contained within. Inside, the original architecture is cleverly subverted by Bruna's deceptively simple aesthetic, creating a crisp, bright environment that feels both spacious and wonderfully intimate for its young audience.
Contact & Location
Address: Nijntjemuseum, 2, Agnietenstraat, Lange Nieuwstraat E.o., Binnenstad Woongebied, Binnenstad, Utrecht, Nederland, 3512 XB, Nederland
Phone: +31 30 236 2310
Website: Visit Website
