What is the Nijntje Museum?

The Nijntje or Miffy Museum in Utrecht is a tiny world based on the picture books of Dick Bruna. Toddlers and small children will discover the world around them in an interactive way at the Nijntje Museum. Based on different themes, young children are encouraged to explore the world in a playful manner.

Is the Nijntje or Miffy Museum worth a visit?

The Nijntje or Miffy Museum in Utrecht is well worth a visit. Step into Miffy’s world and explore the great themed rooms in Miffy’s home. Miffy is called ‘Nijntje’ in Dutch. Toddlers and little children learn bit by bit about the world around them by stepping into the world of Miffy and her little friends. It is a fun, colorful and interactive museum that shows off the multifaceted work of Dick Bruna. Don’t forget to visit Centraal Museum across the road, where a reproduction of Dick Bruna’s workshop has been created. Here, too, you will see a selection from the artist’s rich and varied oeuvre.

What attractions and landmarks are near the Nijntje or Miffy Museum?

Attractions and landmarks near the Nijntje or Miffy Museum include the Dom church of Utrecht. Climb the oldest and highest church tower in the Netherlands and enjoy the fantastic view of Utrecht and its surroundings. In Utrecht, visiting the Rietveld Schröder House is also worthwhile. This architectural masterpiece was built in 1924 but is still progressive even today. The Rietveld Schröder House is a well-deserved addition to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The Spoorwegmuseum or railway museum is another popular attraction in Utrecht. Here, you will go on a journey through the history of the railway network in the Netherlands. With its huge collection of historic trains, the Spoorwegmuseum is a fantastic experience for young and old. The Nationaal Militair Museum in Soest is just a 30-minute drive away. It is an impressive, large-scale museum that brings 5000 years of military history to life.

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The Miffy Museum

The interior, toys and play materials at the Miffy Museum are specially designed for families with young children. At the museum, young children discover their world while they play. The Miffy Museum is a series of miniature worlds inspired by Dick Bruna’s picture books.

The Miffy Museum enables young children to discover their world while they play.
The moment they enter the museum, children are immersed in Miffy’s happy little world, which starts with her house.

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Miffy is the main character in 32 of the 124 little picture books published by Dick Bruna (Utrecht, 1927). In the stories, Miffy actively explores the world around her, often together with her family and friends. Children immediately relate to the characters created by Dick Bruna and the adventures they go on. Dick Bruna deliberately creates a world that children can fill with their own imagination. This is a key part of the philosophy behind the Miffy Museum.

A miniature world

The rooms at the Miffy Museum are each dedicated to a different subject. The miniature worlds created in these rooms include Miffy’s house and familiar everyday experiences such as going to the doctor and going to the zoo.

In the zoo at the Miffy Museum you can play with all of the animals no matter whether they’re wild or tame. Teach the parrots to talk and see if you can find the mice hiding in the wild animal enclosures.

When you go to the doctor, the doctor examines your eyes and ears. Or, since Boris Bear isn’t feeling very well, you can be the doctor and make Boris Bear feel better again. At Miffy’s house you can bake a cake in the kitchen, mow the lawn in the back garden and put Miffy to bed. Sweet dreams Miffy! What an unforgettable adventure!

Dick Bruna

For those who are primarily interested in the life and work of Dick Bruna, opposite the Miffy Museum there is the Centraal Museum. On 19 September 2015 Dick Bruna’s original studio opened as a permanent exhibit at the Centraal Museum. The reconstructed studio serves as a showcase for a changing selection of works from his rich oeuvre, which has been placed with the Centraal Museum on long-term loan. So Utrecht is the city for people of all ages who love Miffy and her creator Dick Bruna.

Sights to see

Nijntje pleintje

Utrecht has its very own Miffy Square and traffic lights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Nijntje or Miffy Museum in Utrecht is well worth a visit. Step into Miffy’s world and explore the great themed rooms in Miffy’s home. Miffy is called ‘Nijntje’ in Dutch. Toddlers and little children learn bit by bit about the world around them by stepping into the world of Miffy and her little friends. It is a fun, colorful and interactive museum that shows off the multifaceted work of Dick Bruna. Don’t forget to visit Centraal Museum across the road, where a reproduction of Dick Bruna’s workshop has been created. Here, too, you will see a selection from the artist’s rich and varied oeuvre.
Attractions and landmarks near the Nijntje or Miffy Museum include the Dom church of Utrecht. Climb the oldest and highest church tower in the Netherlands and enjoy the fantastic view of Utrecht and its surroundings. In Utrecht, visiting the Rietveld Schröder House is also worthwhile. This architectural masterpiece was built in 1924 but is still progressive even today. The Rietveld Schröder House is a well-deserved addition to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The Spoorwegmuseum or railway museum is another popular attraction in Utrecht. Here, you will go on a journey through the history of the railway network in the Netherlands. With its huge collection of historic trains, the Spoorwegmuseum is a fantastic experience for young and old. The Nationaal Militair Museum in Soest is just a 30-minute drive away. It is an impressive, large-scale museum that brings 5000 years of military history to life.

Video City Film Miffy at the Dick Bruna House

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