Sight guide · The Hague · Netherlands
Visiting Madurodam
A miniature park of Dutch landmarks at 1:25 scale, from Amsterdam's canal houses and the Rijksmuseum to Schiphol, the Delta Works and the Port of Rotterdam, with interactive models children can operate.
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Quick answer
Madurodam is a theme park in Statenkwartier, The Hague. Allow 2–3 hours; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- Statenkwartier
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids and outdoors
- Best months
- June–August
About Madurodam
A miniature park of Dutch landmarks at 1:25 scale, from Amsterdam's canal houses and the Rijksmuseum to Schiphol, the Delta Works and the Port of Rotterdam, with interactive models children can operate.
Tip: Visit late in the afternoon in summer, when the crowds thin and the models are lit.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Statenkwartier, grand townhouses and museums between the city and the dunes.
Best time to visit Madurodam
Madurodam is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit The Hague has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day The Hague itinerary visits Madurodam on day 2, together with Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Westbroekpark rose garden.
- No. 5 of the 17 sights in our The Hague things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in The Hague.
- A family favourite in The Hague with kids.
Near Madurodam
Also in Statenkwartier, so you can walk between them:
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
- Westbroekpark rose garden — 1 hour, free
If you like Madurodam
- Scheveningen beach and pier — Scheveningen Bad, Half a day
Staying near Madurodam
Stay in Statenkwartier ($$$) to walk here: grand townhouses and museums between the city and the dunes. All areas to stay in The Hague.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Madurodam?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Kunstmuseum Den Haag nearby, it fits a half-day in Statenkwartier.
+Is Madurodam free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Madurodam?
June–August for the most comfortable weather. Visit late in the afternoon in summer, when the crowds thin and the models are lit.
+Do I need to book Madurodam in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Madurodam good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in The Hague. The Hague is one of the easiest Dutch cities for families: beaches, Madurodam, the pier's ferris wheel, Escher's illusion rooms and dune parks are all close together, and trams are step-free.