Rijksmuseum celebrates the summer with Disney

Publication date: 29 June 2026 - 07:46

This summer holiday, the Rijksmuseum and Disney invite families to enjoy a fun-filled programme of playful activities. Together with Woody and Buzz, the characters from the beloved Toy Story films, children and their families can explore the museum and discover the world of toys through the ages. To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 in Dutch cinemas, a wide range of activities will be on offer: from a Toy Story studio featuring the film's earliest sketches to a Toy Story pop-up cart where everyone can try a 17th-century game.

Rijksmuseum summer holiday programme
4 July to 16 August 2026

Toy Story Trail
Join Woody, Buzz and their friends on an adventure through the museum. Enjoy games and activities along the way, and discover the fascinating story of toys across the centuries.
Activity booklet available free of charge at the Rijksmuseum, ages 6–12.
Toy Story Studio and Drawing Corner
Have you ever wondered what Woody looked like in the very first sketches for Toy Story ? At Disney Pixar, the creative process begins with drawing and experimentation. Visit the drawing corner to discover lots of early sketches of Woody, Buzz and Jessie. And why not create a sketch of your own?
Free of charge (excluding museum admission).
Toy Story drawing workshop
Join the drawing workshop in the Entrance Hall. Take a seat at an easel and draw your favourite Toy Story characters as they embark on an exciting adventure in the Gallery of Honour – with creative tips from a member of our learning team. Which painting will you make your Toy Story friends appear in?
Free of charge (excluding museum admission), for families and children aged 6 and over, Entrance Hall, daily, 10.00–16.00.
Family guided tour: The Best of the Rijksmuseum
Learning together is the most fun. This family tour is a journey of discovery that engages all the senses: meet the little girl in The Night Watch , visit a sultan and encounter mythical creatures from the Middle Ages. The Toy Story heroes add a little extra magic to this special experience.
€7.50 per person (excluding museum admission), for families with children aged 6–12, daily.
Toy Story pop-up cart
Members of our learning team will be in the galleries to share stories about toys and play through the centuries. They may even invite you to try a 17th-century game and discover how children played in the past.
For families with children aged 4 and over. Programme varies (please enquire at the information desk). Free of charge.

The Walt Disney Company Benelux and the Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum offers a broad and accessible public programme designed to inspire families and children. Previous successful collaborations with The Walt Disney Company Benelux celebrated the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company and the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck. Disney has extended its partnership with the Rijksmuseum for a further three years, continuing to bring art and history to life for young visitors through play and imagination. In the years ahead, the two partners will continue to develop programmes that bring together art, the magic of Disney and a sense of wonder for the whole family.