We call him/her "Nijntje" and our children have been raised with this creation by the late Dick Bruna. Give it a look while on your way to the Central Museum. She deserves it.

Utrecht is proud to be the city of Dick Bruna, the recently deceased inventor of Miffy. Miffy is called 'Nijntje' in the Netherlands. So be on the lookout for the Nijntje Museum and other Nijntje places in Utrecht. Simple but elegant and friendly. Miffy/Nijntje is...More

This is the place dedicated to the little bunny which is the symbol of the city. This same shape of the character can be found on souvenirs, houseware, design pieces and even puppets for kids.

We recently visited this lovely hands on museum with our three and a half year old. She totally immersed herself in the imaginary world that she is so fond of. Making beds, brushing teeth, watering the garden as well as acting as nurse to Miffy...More

We happened to be in Utrecht visiting a good friend and what a fantastic coincidence that this lovely city is also home to Nijntje Museum! From the moment we stepped inside (tickets a bought across the road), my 20 month daughter was absolutely in her...More

We walked a long way to see Miffy. It's normally white but you get to see a part rusty black metal statue. Very disappointed

It's cute. A nice place to stroll up to if you have time to kill and are happy to take in the lovely architecture along the canal on the walk up, but aside from that, it is what it is... nothing more nothing less! I...More