George Maduroplein 1
The Hague (Den Hague) - Scheveningen, Netherlands, 2584 RZ Phone: +31 70 416 2400 Website Madurodam is a model of a Dutch town on a 1:25 scale, composed of typical Dutch buildings and landmarks, as are found at various locations in the country. This major Dutch tourist attraction was built in 1952 and has been visited by tens of millions of visitors since then. The miniature city was named after George Maduro, a law student from Curaçao who fought the Nazi occupation forces as a member of the Dutch resistance and died at Dachau concentration camp in 1945. In 1946 Maduro was posthumously granted the honor of Knight 4th-class of the Military Order of William, the highest and oldest honor in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, because he had distinguished himself in the Battle of the Netherlands against German troops. His parents donated the money to start the Madurodam project.
On July 2, 1952, the then teenaged princess Beatrix was appointed mayor of Madurodam, after which she was given a tour of her town. When Beatrix became queen of the Netherlands, she relinquished this function. Today, the mayor of Madurodam is elected by a youth municipal council consisting of 25 pupils from schools in the region.
This attraction was the inspiration for Storybook Land.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday minimum hours 11.00 (11:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm). Hours are very seasonal; they may open as early as 09.00 (9:00 am) and close as late at 18.00 (6:00 pm). Check the website for operating hours of your visit.
Admission: You must pay admission to access the machines. €21.95, Children 2 and under free.
As of August 4th, 2025 there are 4 machines all located together by the gift shop.
These machines are all dual "penny"/token machines encased in the same machine. It presses "pennies" and dispenses tokens. Each machine has one coin slot that accepts €3 cost for each "penny" or token (A 2€ coin or two 1€ coins only Machine does not give change). The "penny" will be pressed on a supplied 5 Euro cent. Credit cards are accepted for either "pennies" or tokens. Once you insert the coins or pay by credit card, you MUST press the button for pennies or your choice of tokens. When you press the button for pennies, wait 5 seconds for the supplied 5 Euro cent to drop into place before cranking the handle.
Machine 1 designs all have a beaded border:
1) (H) Pair of wooden shoes with 'Madurodam'.
2) (V) Madurodam medal.
3) (H) Boy sticking his finger in a dyke with 'Madurodam'.
Machine 5: designs all have a beaded border:
1) (H) Frontal view of a Douglas DC-3 airplane with 'The Flying Dutchman'.
2) (V) A stewardess standing in front of a Douglas DC-3 airplane landing at Schiphol airport with 'Holland'.
3) (H) Douglas DC-3 airplane exiting a hangar with 'The Flying Dutchman'.
Machine 6 designs all have a beaded border with 'Madurodam':
1) (H) Bust of George Maduro with 'George Maduro'.
2) (V) 3 tulips with 'Holland'.
3) (H) Miniature buildings inside Madurodam with 'Holland'.
Machine 7 designs all have a beaded border with 'Madurodam':
1) (H) Miniature buildings inside Madurodam with 'Holland'.
2) (V) 3 tulips with 'Holland'.
3) (V) Flag of Netherlands above the coat of arms of Amsterdam and a Ship and canon on each side with 'Nieuw Amsterdam'.
Token Machine 1: 2 designs
1) Buildings with a medal over,
2) (Names around outside) famous European structures
Token Machine 2: 1 design
1) Madurodam Holland', DC-3 facing forward/ Rear- 'The Flying Dutchman', DC3.
Token Machine 3: 1 design
1) 'Madurodam, George Maduro', Bust/ Rear- 'Memodaille Europe Collection', famous European structures.
Token Machine 4: 1 design
1) 'Madurodam (???) Amsterdam', shield/ Rear- 'Memodaille Europe Collection', famous European structures.
Retired Machines
Retired 2: 1) Madurodam landscape, 2) Pair of wooden shoes, 3) Medal,
Retired from Machine 2: 1) George Maduro, 2) Tulips.
Retired 3: 1) City flag etc, 2) Clogs, 3) City area. Need scan of designs on a plain white background.
Retired 4: 1) Windmill, 2) 'Madurodam', area, 3) 'Madurodam', building, 4) 'Madurodam', Mill with smoke stack.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 52° 5' 59" N Longitude: 4° 17' 54" E
Google Maps coordinates: 37XX+JJ The Hague, Netherlands
Nov 2015 - Details updated. I.T. Hope.
Oct 2019 - Updated with new machines
August 4, 2025. All machines are rolling well centered excellent images on supplied 5 Euro cent copper covered steel coins.
The tokens are of great quality. MWHTH |
