What should kids wear?

Mid-January in Amsterdam is usually cold, often wet and windy, and the whole event is outdoors on an open square. Warm waterproof layers, a hat and gloves make the wait in line much easier.

Can we see the whole garden without picking?

Yes. The footbridge gives a view over the full size of the garden, which is a good option if the line is too long for little ones.

Who do we ask for help in the garden?

The volunteers in orange jackets. They are Dutch tulip growers from Tulpen Promotie Nederland, the group that runs the day.

Will my kids be photographed?

Possibly. The organizers say photos are taken in the garden, so keep that in mind if you'd rather your kids stay out of pictures.

National Tulip Day

Name: National Tulip Day
Start: 2027-01-16
End: 2027-01-16
Location: Museumplein

Featured inIce Skating, New Year's Eve and Winter Outings with Kids 2026-27

FestivalAmsterdam-Zuid

Where

Amsterdam-Zuid, Museumplein

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Music

Dweilorkest (Dutch street brass band)

What you need to know

Expect about an hour in line: the organizers put the average wait at 60 minutes, so bring snacks and something to keep small kids busy.
Ten stems per person, picked into a free biodegradable bag. Leave your own shopping bag at home, it's not allowed in the garden.
Sharp pins in the crates, so keep a hand on toddlers while they pick.

About

Once a year, Dutch tulip growers fill Museumplein with a picking garden of 200,000 tulips and open it to anyone. Kids walk the rows and pick their own bunch to carry home in a biodegradable tulip bag. A dweilorkest, a traditional Dutch street brass band, plays songs like Tulpen uit Amsterdam along the queue. It suits families with patience for a line and kids who like a hands-on job.

Free

Dates & times

Sat 16 Jan 2027

Sat1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Museumplein

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