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The Bruna House opened in February 2006 and is a museum dedicated to Dutch artist Dick Bruna, creator of Nijntje. Nijntje is short for 'ko-nijntje' which is Dutch for Bunny. (maybe someone could tell me what Miffy means?)
I grew up with Nijntje books, so I was eager to visit this museum. Entering the first room with all Nijntje titles on the wall, was just child-magic. There are headphones, so you can select a title and have it read to you. Also on the ground floor is the Life of Bruna, childhood, a video of the artist at work, the creation of Nijntje.
The first floor is dedicated to all graphic design that Bruna did, having first worked for his father's publishing house. Bookcovers well known in the Netherlands, posters, sketches and more Nijntje of course.
Unfortunately to get to this upper floor, you'll have to cross a Nijntje-playground with screaming little kids running around!
Parents seem to find it educational to take kids to a museum, but kids just want to play....
So while you want to enjoy the work of Dick Bruna (it ís a museum is it not?) kids are all over the place. Which basically made me flee the place within the hour.
I guess the best time to go is on a weekday. Note: elementary schools in the Netherlands close on Wednesday-afternoons and sometimes Friday-afternoons as well!
I did love the peace and quiet in the shop though ;-) It is a bit away from the playground and sells all things Nijntje. Books in several languages, souvenirs of all sorts.
Couldn't resist another bookmark of course! (see hp album 'my funny hobby'!)
Opening times: Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00
(tickets for sale at ticketdesk of Centraal Museum across the road)
Entrance fee Euro8 which is valid (on the same day only) for Centraal Museum as well.
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Dick Bruna is the creater of Miffy or known by the dutch as Njintje. This delightful little girl bunny was designed in 1955 and helped Dick Bruna to have worldwide fame. She is so popular that she has her own statue in Utrecht and her own television program and is up there on the top ten dutch exports. Dick Bruna wrote and illustrated 100+ books which have been translated into over 40 laguages and sold 80M copies worldwide.
These children's books are colourful and teach children simple lessons in a fun way
The museum is open Tues - Sunday 11am - 5pm. The focus downstairs is more interactive for the children whilst upstairs the adults can learn more about the author. They organise events for children 3-6yrs old. I am such a fan of miffy that I went to our childrens museum in London specially to see the Happy Birthday miffy exhibition. As you go in there is a free audio guide but I gather you have to ask as the staff were a bit unhelpful.
Do be aware that the entrance cost is Eur8 combined with 2 other museums (tickets not sold separately) you can only purchase the entrance tickets at the Centraal museum across the way. The building that houses this collection was previously used as a mad house. Leave a Comment
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 Old locomotive, Railway
Museum, Utrecht, Holland. by planxty, 4 more photos
I don't really know where to begin. The Museum is housed in the old Maliebaan station, which is hugely impressive in itself. Indeed, if you are a real railway enthusiast, there are special trains several time a day linking the Central Station to here, so you can actually arrive by train.
Passing the splendour of the Station, you go out the back to a huge hall where there are old trains of every shape and size. Have a look at the photos for a general idea.
As well as the trains, many of which you can actually get on, there is a train driving simulator and an interactive tour round de Arend,which was the first train in Holland in 1839. Apparently, it was driven by an Englishman! There is a "ghost train" which carries you through all sorts of old trains etc. in a supposedly haunted goods yard.
Outside, there are yet more trains, carriages and whatnot to see. There is an old turntable, a recreated signal box from Groningen, a water tower and numerous other interesting things.
There are all sorts of things for youngsters outside, including their own kiddies train and handcarts which they can propel along a short track. The foul weather prevented my wandering into the maze! If you're wondering why the weather looks so good in some of the photos, I took those on Monday, when the Museum is shut. When I actually visited, it was pouring down!
Although I visited on a November weekday, the place was quite full and I suspect it gets very busy in the holidays. I must admit to having had a bit of a camera frenzy, to the extent that I'm going to have to create an album on my homepage to accomodate more of the photos than I can here. Have a look.
This well thought out museum will absolutely delight kids of all ages. Thoroughly recommended. Leave a Comment Address: Maliebaanstation, NL-3581 XW Utrecht, Holland.Phone: (0)30 230 6206Directions: Going from the Oudegracht or Domplein, walk into the Museumkwartier away from the Oudegracht, and it's well signposted.Website: http://www.spoorwegmuseum.nl/en/index.html
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This used to be the former Agnietenklooster (monastry) in 1420, then from 1674 it was an orphanage, in 1830 it turned into soldiers' barracks and since 1919 it houses the Central Museum.
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The audio tour starts in a trembling time machine, which takes you back to the year 1839.
It's amazing. When you come out of this machine, you are standing in an old English mining village, where the first train driver John Middlemis tells you about his life and the first steam engins.
We felt as little people in a giant model train scene. The décor is wonderful. Sound and smell makes it realistic. The replica of the "Arend", the first steam engine in Holland is perfect!
This tour ends with an exposition of paintings and drawings about trains and sceneries with trains... some are fine examples.
Take about 20 minutes for the audio tour and 10 minutes for the exposition. Of course you can skip the expo if you have kids who prefer action over looking at paintings. Leave a Comment
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A museum for children and adults alike! Easy accessible by train from Utrecht Central station (to Utrecht Maliebaan €2 single), but also a wonderful 20 minutes walk through Utrecht's city centre, following the canals and gorgeous backstreets, if you fancy some real Dutch architecture too.
The museum houses real trains from early 19th century up to today, some are open to the public. There's also a storytrail on the discovery of steam, the invention of the engine and the building of railways. Next to that is a section of model-railways, a library stuffed with books on trains, and a depot full of containers, the port of Rotterdam and all else to do with trains and cargo. You enter the museum through its original station hall (Maliebaan) where you can visit the original waiting rooms and luggage depots.
A great 'day' out! (you need about 4 hours to visit all of it!)
Last but not least there's an interactive route for kids to follow and a good shop and restaurant on site. Almost all is accessible for wheelchair users.
Opening times:
Tues-Sun 10-17 incl. bank holidays
closed on January 1st and April 30th (queensday)
Entrance fee:
Adults €13,50
Children (3-12yrs) €10,50
little ones free
Dutch Museum card free
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This is a museum on Christianity in The Netherlands in Medieval times.
There are four main themes: Treasury, Paintings and Sculptures, History of Christianity through the centuries and Feast! know what you're celebrating.
The museum is housed in a former monastry, which makes the journey through medieval times a very special experience.
There are also Special Exhibitions.
Right now it's "All kind of Angels" on angels in art (paintings and photography), very good.
It runs until 22 February 2009, go see it if you can! check website for more information.
Expected from 16/5/09 until 23/8/09: "Beautiful Books" on medieval print.
Check website for more information.
The Catherijne Convent is open:
Tues-Fri 10-17
Sat-Sun 11-17
CLOSED ON MONDAYS!
entrance fee: €10
Museum Card: €1,50 Address: Lange Nieuwstraat 38Directions: 15 mins. walk from Central Station, 5 mins. walk from the Dom.Website: www.catherijneconvent.nl (english) Other Contact: www.allemaalengelen.nl (angels)
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 Utrecht, railroadmuseum by Martinewezel
A wonderful reconstruction of the gare de l'Est in Paris in the late 19th century. This was the place where the Orient Express left for the East before the trip started in London.
Interactive screens, articles, folders, brochures, maps, presented in a fantastic décor with turn of the century music... it's as if you were there.
Don't miss the theater show, a humoristic act of 20 minutes about a young woman travelling on the Orient express without her husband. Leave a Comment
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The hall is full of antique engins; steam engins,more recent diesel locs and carriages. Wonderful! I wonder how they can keep them so shiny. They are all incredibly clean! (a woman's remark, of course he he)
Some of them are open and some can be visited with a guide who tells the story of the specific loc or carriage.
There is also a post carriage. -Remember that post trains ride at night.- This carrige feels as if the train is riding. Post bags are shaking and when you look outside the windows, you see little lights passing by, just as if the train was riding at night.
A great reconstruction!
This museum is really different! Leave a Comment
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This dark ride is sometimes rather creepy, especially for young kids.
The ride is literally a breathtaking trip between, under and over hissing, whistling and rumbling monsters of steel. Feel the heat of the steam and smell the smoke.
A highlight in this museum, just as World II (the Orient Express) Leave a Comment
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