Welcome to the Model Railway Museum!

Discover the fascinating world of miniature trains, landscapes, and stations.
With us, you can discover, experience, and do – an adventure for young and old, as often as you like!

Opening hours

Opening Hours

The Nationaal Modelspoor Museum in Sneek is open:

  • Monday: Closed (open during Dutch school holidays)

  • Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:00

  • Wednesday: 10:30 – 17:00

  • Thursday: 10:30 – 17:00

  • Friday: 10:30 – 17:00

  • Saturday: 10:30 – 17:00

  • Sunday: 13:00 – 17:00

During Dutch school holidays, we are also open on Mondays from 10:30 – 17:00.

Please check our website for the most up-to-date information before your visit.

Tickets

  • Adults: €12.50

  • Children (up to 12 years): €8.50

👉 Tickets are available at the museum’s ticket desk.

Welcome to the National Model Railway Museum

Welcome to the Nationaal Modelspoor Museum in Sneek — the largest model railway museum in the Netherlands.

Discover impressive model railway layouts, detailed dioramas and the fascinating world of miniature trains. Our museum is fun for enthusiasts, families and children alike.


What to expect

  • Large model railway layouts in different scales

  • Detailed landscapes and technical craftsmanship

  • Interactive elements – that’s why some visitors call us the “button museum”

  • A large children’s play area where kids can build their own wooden train tracks

  • A cosy museum café in our former station building


For children

We are very family-friendly. Children can:

  • Play in our large railway play corner

  • Discover interactive elements throughout the museum

  • Take part in special activities during school holidays

Children must always be accompanied by an adult.


Museum Café

In our cosy station café we offer:

  • Toasted sandwiches

  • Sausage rolls and cheese pastries

  • Hot and cold drinks

  • Snacks and sweets

All at family-friendly prices.


Practical Information

  • Location: Sneek, The Netherlands

  • Free lockers available

  • Friendly volunteers are happy to help

  • Suitable for a 2–3 hour visit

For current opening hours and ticket prices, please check our website.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Subscriptions

Visit us as often as you like – with a subscription you save money and enjoy unlimited access.

  • Family subscription – for 2 adults and all children living at the same address.
    Special offer price: €75/year (if purchased before 11 October 2025, afterwards €100).

  • Personal subscription – unlimited entry for 1 person.
    Price: €30/year.

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