Madurodam
Park Miniature park displaying scaled Dutch landmarks
Near The Hague, Madurodam shows scale models of Dutch landmarks and infrastructure with interactive displays-popular with families and visitors wanting a condensed national overview.
Madurodam is a miniature park in The Hague that displays scale models of Dutch cities, landmarks and infrastructure at a consistent 1:25 scale. Founded in the early 1950s, it functions as both a tourist attraction and an educational exhibit on Dutch engineering and urban design.
Created as a memorial and educational site in 1952, the park was developed to commemorate George Maduro and to showcase Dutch achievements in a miniature, accessible format. The collection has been expanded and updated over time to reflect changing infrastructure and urban developments.
Madurodam sits in the Scheveningen/The Hague area and is easily reached from the city and nearby coastal neighbourhoods.
- Scale and founding: Models are produced at a scale of 1:25 and the park was established in 1952 as a living memorial and educational attraction.
What to See #
- Model clusters: Scale models of Dutch landmarks and infrastructure built to a consistent scale and arranged in themed clusters across the park.
- Interactive exhibits: Interactive displays and miniature transport systems that demonstrate engineering, hydraulics and Dutch water-management projects.
How to Get to Madurodam #
Madurodam is in The Hague (Scheveningen area). From Den Haag Centraal take tram 9 toward Scheveningen (about a 10-15 minute ride) and alight at the Madurodam stop, then walk a few minutes to the park entrance. By car it’s a short drive (around 5-10 minutes, a few kilometres) from The Hague city centre via Laan van Meerdervoort/Scheveningseweg; on-site parking and drop-off are available.
Tips for Visiting Madurodam #
- Aim to arrive at opening or late in the afternoon and visit on a weekday to avoid coach groups; buying tickets online shortens entry on busy days.
- Start your route away from the main plaza and work around the park (rather than heading straight to the most famous models) - that way you often see popular displays like the Port of Rotterdam and Schiphol scale models before lines build up.
- Take time at the interactive stations: many visitors treat Madurodam as a photo stop and miss the hands-on buttons and exhibits that animate models and explain Dutch engineering and water management.
Best Time to Visit Madurodam #
Go in spring or early autumn for pleasant weather and smaller crowds at Madurodam.
Weather & Climate near Madurodam #
Madurodam's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (845 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
