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

We’re closed for the day , but open again tomorrow at 12:00

This week, our opening hours are:

Today: Closed | Pinksteren
Tuesday: 12:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 17:00
Friday: 12:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00

And next week they are:
Maandag 1st juni: Closed
Dinsdag 2nd juni: 12:00 – 17:00
Woensdag 3rd juni: 12:00 – 17:00
Donderdag 4th juni: 12:00 – 17:00
Vrijdag 5th juni: 12:00 – 17:00
Zaterdag 6th juni: 10:00 – 17:00
Zondag 7th juni: 12:00 – 17:00
Maandag 8th juni: Closed

Specials days for the remainder of this year:

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

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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