Rijksmuseum Partners with Disney for Toy Story 5 Summer Programme Starting July 4
The Rijksmuseum and Disney announced on June 29, 2026, a summer holiday programme inspired by Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 5," running from July 4 to August 16, 2026. The programme includes a Toy Story Trail with an activity booklet for children ages 6–12, a Toy Story Studio featuring early sketches of characters like Woody and Buzz, and a daily drawing workshop in the Entrance Hall. A Toy Story pop-up cart will offer 17th-century games, and family guided tours highlighting works such as "The Night Watch" are available at €7.50 per person. The activities are free except where noted, with the drawing workshop and pop-up cart free of charge (excluding museum admission).
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The collaboration marks a continued partnership between the Rijksmuseum and Walt Disney Company Benelux, following past initiatives for Disney's 100th anniversary and Donald Duck's 90th anniversary. Disney has extended its partnership with the museum for three more years, signaling a sustained institutional strategy to attract family audiences through blockbuster IP tie-ins. For collectors and curators, this illustrates how major museums leverage pop culture to drive visitation and engage younger demographics, blending historical collections with contemporary entertainment. The programme's focus on hands-on creativity and cross-generational play reflects a broader trend in museum education, prioritizing interactive experiences over passive viewing to build future audiences.
- People: Woody, Buzz, Jessie
- Museums: Rijksmuseum
- Locations: Amsterdam
- Prices: €7.50 per person
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