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Evening Activities in Amsterdam for School Groups: Top 6 Things to Do
From us to you, here are six of the best evening activities in Amsterdam for school groups, combining history, culture, entertainment and plenty of opportunities to have some fun together!
Amsterdam has plenty to offer school groups during the day, but what is there really to do once the sun goes down and all the museums are closed? We at Schoolrallye know this challenge all too well; teachers want to keep the children safe and entertained, while keeping the trip within budget, which can be especially tricky during the evenings of a class trip. Luckily, we have collected a list containing the best activities to achieve a fun and safe evening in Amsterdam. From interactive scavenger hunts through the historic canal district, to blacklight minigolf, digital art, and live music in Vondelpark, there are lots of ways to spend an exciting evening together while keeping the programme safe and entertaining for students.
From us to you, here are six of the best evening activities in Amsterdam for school groups, combining history, culture, entertainment and plenty of opportunities to have some fun together!
Looking for something a little more relaxed after a day of learning? Aloha Amsterdam offers an indoor blacklight minigolf experience filled with glowing colours, creative obstacles and immersive surroundings.
Pupils make their way through the UV-lit course while competing against their classmates. The combination of friendly competition and cool surroundings makes it an entertaining group activity for different ages.
Blacklight minigolf also provides a good contrast to the more educational parts of a school trip. Pupils can relax, socialise and have fun while still taking part in a structured group activity.
A typical game takes around one to one and a half hours, making it easy to include in an Amsterdam evening programme.
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For an evening activity with a more creative and educational focus, you could visit Nxt Museum in Amsterdam-Noord.
The museum specialises in new media art and features large-scale installations combining technology, light, sound, data and digital mediums. Instead of simply looking at artworks from a distance, pupils can explore immersive spaces and interact with many of the installations.
The exhibitions provide an opportunity to think about subjects such as artificial intelligence, digital culture and the relationship between technology and society. This makes Nxt Museum particularly interesting for older school groups and pupils interested in art, media or technology. The museum visit also offers the pupils an opportunity to take instagram-worthy photos and create memories that they will value in their own way.
A typical visit lasts around one to one and a half hours and offers a completely different museum experience from Amsterdam's more traditional collections.
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Discover Amsterdam’s fascinating trading history with the interactive Trade & Trickery in the Canals of Amsterdam scavenger hunt by SchoolRallye.
During the digital city adventure, pupils explore Amsterdam’s historic canal district in small teams using their smartphones. Their mission is to earn a place aboard a trading ship that is about to leave the city. Together with twelve-year-old Jan, who dreams of escaping poverty and starting a better life, they face a series of challenges involving orientation, speed and courage before the shipnsets sail.
Along the way, pupils discover how Amsterdam developed into one of the world’s most important trading centres during the Dutch Golden Age. But they also learn that the promises of wealth, adventure and opportunity often hid a much harsher reality.
The scavenger hunt takes around two hours and allows pupils to explore the city independently in small groups. Teachers can join the mission themselves or use the opportunity to take a well-earned break nearby.
For school groups looking for an evening activity in Amsterdam that combines sightseeing, history and teamwork, it is an exciting alternative to a traditional guided tour.
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For a lively evening with plenty of variety, BLAST Galaxy combines retro arcade and video games with karaoke in one venue. The best part? There is just a one-time entry fee for all participants, and then you get to play as many times as you want!
Students get to explore a wide selection of retro arcade machines and gaming stations, with everything from classic games to more modern challenges. Groups can compete against one another in multi-player games or explore single-player games on their own, which means this activity has something for everyone.
Dedicated karaoke areas also gives the pupils the opportunity to sing and perform together and create some memorable and funny moments with their classmates.
A visit normally lasts between one and two hours and works particularly well as a relaxed evening activity after a more educational day exploring Amsterdam.
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Enter a world of light, sound and optical illusions at AMAZE Amsterdam.
During the experience, pupils move through a sequence of immersive rooms filled with projections, mirrors, lighting effects and interactive installations. The environments constantly change, challenging visitors' perception and just like in NXT, the installations create plenty of unusual and colorful photo opportunities for the pupils.
The experience encourages pupils to explore how their senses react to different visual and spatial effects. At the same time, the combination of music, technology and impressive visuals makes it an entertaining activity that feels very different from a conventional museum visit.
AMAZE is located in Amsterdam-West, and the experience usually takes around one to one and a half hours.
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During the summer months, the Vondelpark Openluchttheater is a great option for school groups looking for a relaxed and free evening activity.
The open-air theatre hosts a varied programme of free live performances in the middle of Vondelpark. Depending on the date, you get to see concerts, theatre, dance, comedy or even spoken-word performances.
The atmosphere makes it possible for pupils to experience Amsterdam's local cultural scene without visiting a traditional theatre or concert venue. It is also an excellent option for groups wanting to slow down after a packed day of sightseeing.
Performances normally last between one and two hours, although the programme changes throughout the summer season.
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Conclusion
A good evening activity can turn an already exciting school trip into an experience pupils will remember long after returning home.
Whether your class wants to solve challenges while exploring Amsterdam's historic canals, compete at blacklight minigolf, discover immersive digital art or enjoy live music in Vondelpark, the city offers plenty of child-friendly, safe and cheap evening activities for school groups.
For a combination of sightseeing, history and teamwork, try Trade & Trickery in the Canals of Amsterdam by SchoolRallye. Pupils explore Amsterdam independently in small teams while completing an interactive mission through the historic city centre.
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