About Science Center NEMO

The museum has its origins in 1923, and is housed in a building designed by Renzo Piano since 1997. It contains five floors of hands-on science exhibitions and is the largest science center in the Netherlands. It attracts around 670,000 visitors annually, which makes it the eighth most visited museum in the Netherlands.

Must See

Discover how science has evolved over the past centuries.
Witness and learn about the process of water purification.
Power of renewable resources.
Impressive view of Amsterdam from the restaurant on the roof top.
Artificial explosions in the room to demonstrate the big bang theory.
Functioning of a human brain.

How to reach

You can visit Science Center Nemo from the city center on foot and by bike: 15 minutners on  www.9292.nl or www.gvb.nl.

Tips

 

  • Children from 12 years of age have access to the museum without supervision, but are not allowed to accompany younger children.
  • Children under 12 years of age only have access with a supervisor from the age of 16.
  • (School) groups have their own house rules, these are provided when booking.
  • Do not eat in the museum, except in designated places.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • This museum is mainly for children. For a tourist without family, this will be expensive for what is on offer.
  • Don't lose your ticket. The restaurant on the roof is open to everyone, and you need to scan your ticket again to get back into the museum.
  • Bring a towel and a change of clothes for the little ones.

Visit Time

Sunday:         10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Monday:         Closed
Tuesday:       10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Wednesday:  10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Thursday:      10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Friday:           10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Saturday:       10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

 

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entrance fee from 4 years:  € 16.50
Children (up to 3 years): Free
CJP pass, Student card:  € 8.25
Museum card: Free
Amsterdam City Card: Free
BankGiro Lottery VIP CARD: Free
Stadspas Amsterdam: Free
Guide disabled: Free
Supervisor Autipas: Free

 

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Time you can spend

More than 4 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 17.64°C

 

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