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A staffed neighborhood playground mixing classic play and sports, with activities for older kids and an accessible toilet.

A science museum with hands-on experiments, engineering and science play, best for school-age explorers.

A big public library with a spacious youth department and a Maakplaats makerspace, plus a cafe and restaurant in the building.

A maritime museum whose admission includes a replica ship to explore, and a short ship-led visit suits younger kids.

An observation deck over the IJ, reached by the free ferry from behind Central Station, with an optional swing.

A film museum with Cinemini screenings for preschoolers and the Mission Supereyes booklet, with the exhibition free under 18.