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!
Welcome to the Model Railway Museum!
Opening hours
Opening Hours
We’re open today until 17:00! We hope to see you soon!This week, our opening hours are:
| Today: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
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| Vrijdag 10th april: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Zaterdag 11th april: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Zondag 12th april: | 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Maandag 13th april: | Closed |
| Dinsdag 14th april: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Woensdag 15th april: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
And next week they are:
| Thursday: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
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| Friday: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Saturday: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Sunday: | 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday: | 10:30 – 17:00 |
Specials days for the remainder of this year:
| Woensdag 8th april: | Closed |
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| Maandag 27th april: | Closed | Koningsdag |
| Dinsdag 5th mei: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Normaal geopend |
| Donderdag 14th mei: | Closed | Hemelvaartsdag |
| Zondag 24th mei: | Closed | Pinksteren |
| Maandag 25th mei: | Closed | Pinksteren |
| Maandag 6th juli: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Zomervakantie |
| Maandag 20th juli: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Zomervakantie |
| Maandag 3rd augustus: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Zomervakantie |
| Maandag 10th augustus: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Zomervakantie |
| Maandag 12th oktober: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Herfstvakantie |
| Maandag 21st december: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Kerstvakantie |
| Dinsdag 22nd december: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Kerstvakantie |
| Woensdag 23rd december: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Kerstvakantie |
| Vrijdag 25th december: | Closed | 1e Kerstdag |
| Zaterdag 26th december: | Closed | 2e Kerstdag |
| Maandag 28th december: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Kerstvakantie |
| Dinsdag 29th december: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Kerstvakantie |
| Woensdag 30th december: | 12:00 – 17:00 | Kerstvakantie |
| Donderdag 31st december: | Closed | Oudjaarsdag |
| Vrijdag 1st januari: | Closed | Nieuwjaarsdag |
Adjusted Opening Hours
On the following days we are either additionally open or closed:
March 31: closed due to power outage
Good Friday, April 3: open from 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Easter Sunday, April 5: closed
Easter Monday, April 6: closed
King’s Day, April 27: closed
Liberation Day, May 5: open from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ascension Day, May 14: closed
Pentecost Sunday, May 24: closed
Pentecost Monday, May 25: closed
July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10: open from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 12, 13, 14: open from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
December 21, 22, 23: open from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25: closed
Boxing Day, December 26: closed
December 28, 29, 30: open from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
New Year’s Eve, December 31: closed
New Year’s Day, January 1: closed
Tickets
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Adults: €12.50
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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
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Large model railway layouts in different scales
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Detailed landscapes and technical craftsmanship
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Interactive elements – that’s why some visitors call us the “button museum”
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A large children’s play area where kids can build their own wooden train tracks
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A cosy museum café in our former station building
For children
We are very family-friendly. Children can:
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Play in our large railway play corner
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Discover interactive elements throughout the museum
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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:
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Toasted sandwiches
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Sausage rolls and cheese pastries
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Hot and cold drinks
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Snacks and sweets
All at family-friendly prices.
Practical Information
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Location: Sneek, The Netherlands
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Free lockers available
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Friendly volunteers are happy to help
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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.
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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.
