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Fuel your family’s curiosity at the Netherlands’ top-rated science destination! Just a short walk from Amsterdam Central, NEMO Science Museum puts you and your kids in the heart of real experiments, interactive shows, and five dynamic floors packed with hands-on discoveries for all ages. Watch a giant chain reaction in action, make science come alive in a real chemistry lab, and soak up city views atop the rooftop.
With skip-the-line ticketing, accessible exhibits, and activities designed for both children and grown-ups, it's the perfect all-weather day out—no wonder it’s a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Book your NEMO tickets now to guarantee entry, especially during weekends and school holidays!
Step inside the largest science center in the Netherlands, where you control the experiments! From sparking electricity to building structures and exploring the human body, every floor is packed with interactive exhibits you can touch, play with, and learn from.
Don a lab coat in the real chemistry lab, marvel at a giant chain reaction show, and power wind, water, and solar installations on the rooftop Energetica terrace - all included in your ticket.
Whether you're a family with toddlers or teens, a curious solo traveller, or a group of friends, NEMO’s layered exhibits keep everyone engaged. Younger kids love the sensory displays, while adults enjoy deeper scientific insights.
Designed by world‑famous architect Renzo Piano, NEMO’s striking green, ship‑shaped building is a must-see landmark. Head to the top for panoramic views over Amsterdam’s historic harbour.
Just a 10‑min walk from Amsterdam Central Station and fully indoors (plus rooftop), NEMO is perfect for sunny days or a rainy‑day adventure, with skip-the-line tickets available.
Pro tip: NEMO can get busy during weekends and holidays - book your tickets now to secure your spot and make the most of your visit!
Watch a spectacular multi‑story Rube Goldberg machine unleash a mesmerising, high‑energy chain of cause‑and‑effect stunts that bring physics vividly to life.
Step into a real science lab, wear a lab coat, mix chemicals, and safely create exciting reactions under expert guidance that make real scientific principles unforgettable.
Create lightning, bend light, explore optical illusions, and experiment with sound and magnetism in hands‑on exhibits that turn complex science into playful discovery.
Journey into the science of being human - test reflexes, explore genetics, unlock senses, and discover the fascinating biology and psychology behind our everyday lives.
Harness sun, wind, and water energy through giant interactive installations while soaking up breathtaking, panoramic views over Amsterdam’s harbour and skyline.
Explore the engineering marvels behind everyday life - build bridges, test designs, and uncover how human creativity shapes structures, machines, and technology around us.
Experiment with dams, pumps, and waterways to control flowing water, learning how hydropower and engineering keep cities and communities functioning every day.
Design, tinker, and build your own creations using everyday materials in a space that sparks creativity, problem‑solving, and innovative thinking for all ages.
A part of the Fenomena exhibition floor, the Sensational Science exhibit focuses on the physics and chemistry of how and why things around us work.
Journey to the farthest ends of the universe and find out where the stars and you come from, before touching a real 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite.
This exhibit displays the evolution of science over the years. The Museum of the Age of Enlightenment houses the greatest scientific discoveries.
See over 20,000 artifacts related to energy and technology, including vintage Walkmans, the Humphry Davy lamp, antique dynamos, and more.
Re-entry on the same day is usually not allowed unless you have a special pass or membership.
NEMO Science Museum is designed for self-exploration, but there are special demonstrations and science shows scheduled throughout the day. Keep an eye on the event board when you arrive.
Yes! Nearly every exhibit in the museum is interactive. You can conduct chemistry experiments, test your reflexes, play with water power, and even generate electricity.
Yes, photography is allowed throughout most of the museum. However, it’s best to check specific exhibit areas for any restrictions.
Absolutely! While it’s a fantastic destination for kids, many exhibits are designed to engage curious minds of all ages. Adults can enjoy fascinating science displays, rooftop views, and workshops.
There is no dedicated parking at the museum, but you can use nearby public parking garages like Parking Centrum Oosterdok.
NEMO Science Museum was originally founded in 1923 as the Museum van den Arbeid (Museum of Labor). Over the years, it evolved into the Netherlands’ premier interactive science center. The iconic green building, resembling a ship, was designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano and opened in 1997.
It was an extremely great experience in the museum! 👍😊
Life interaction with science!
Slightly crowded on a Sunday afternoon but my daughter (age 9) loved every second of our visit
The Chain Reaction on the 1st floor - a lot of engineering and aesthetic design went into creating the set. And the presenter was great, and it was obvious she herself enjoyed every minute of it. The rest of 1st floor, and all others, had that same combo of science and pleasure for the eyes and ears and fingers. Rooftop restaurant was nice with a great view, 4th floor (about us humans) had the right level of scientific depth and entertainment, we had little time for the 3rd floor, the labs on the 2nd - simple, hands on, exciting. Again, a lot of design thinking went into them (in college I had 5 different chemistry-related subjects).
That the kids do not only see the tests but they have to do it by themselves and thinking about it and study. Very but very educational. Compliments for the formula who created all this. Most interesting museum for kids.
NEMO is great for young kids - we found it fun to explore and if we lived there would probably go often. There were crowds however, and we didn't spend as much time as we had expected as most of the levels weren't as interesting for our 4yo & 6yo. Having to download the app at the ticketing desk was annoying - why couldn't the tickets be simply attached to the email like everyone else does it?
It was a bit boring with kids aged 14 and 18. Think it is better for families with smaller kids. Some of the things would have made more sende, if the staff walked around and helped with the experiments.
Was a great day. Staff helpful, good accessibility and plenty for kids to do.
Access.immediate and hassle-free.recommend!
The kids had a lot of fun. Age 11-14-16 we spent 2 hours there. The rooftop had a great view
Very easy to purchase, arrive and immediately enter. No ques.
My son very happy from the thousands of experiments done
Good expérience museum canal cruise
Exhibits were excellent and engaging. Staff were very helpful.
Really easy and straightforward to book, got through both attractions with no issues, brand was well-recognised.
NEMO is good event for children and young people! So I didn't enjoy it like the children!!!
Visit Amsterdam’s largest science center with five floors of hands-on experiments with priority access.
Inclusions
Fast-track entry tickets to the NEMO Science Museum
Chain reaction demonstration
A lab to do experiments
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise (as per option selected)
GPS audio guide in 19 languages on the cruise (as per option selected)
Aleksey
Martha
Haya
Life interaction with science!
That the kids do not only see the tests but they have to do it by themselves and thinking about it and study. Very but very educational. Compliments for the formula who created all this. Most interesting museum for kids.
Access.immediate and hassle-free.recommend!
Very easy to purchase, arrive and immediately enter. No ques.
Good expérience museum canal cruise
Really easy and straightforward to book, got through both attractions with no issues, brand was well-recognised.
Explore scientific discovery at NEMO and Amsterdam’s historic waterways on a cruise.
Inclusions NEMO Science Museum
Fast-track entry tickets to the NEMO Science Museum
Chain reaction demonstration
A lab to do experiments
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise
GPS audio guide in 19 languages
Boarding near Centraal Station
NEMO Science Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
NEMO Science Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
NEMO Science Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
NEMO Science Museum
It's simple, practical and inspiring...art world invites you in huggingly😉
It was great to have the City Card, not only were museums we wanted to visit free with the card, but the ease of using public transport was phenominal
We purchased the city card for 3 days and visited Rembrandt's museum, Old Church, Our Lord in the Attic, Rijksmyseum, and still planning to visit Stedelijk museum and Portuguese synagogue. Very convenient.
Entry went smoothly. However, you couldn't book the 5D flight online without paying in advance, so we had to book on site and had to wait. But that wasn't too bad for us. However, we had a lot of problems using the qr code as a ticket. That drove us crazy, especially on the first day
The card covered a variety of activites plus public transportation. We tried museums that we might now have otherwised checked out due to the card.
Beautiful city! Absolutely must do city card because it makes your life easier and facilitates entry to a lot of museums and places that you would normally maybe not visit. Highly recommended! Amber
We took a guided tour well worth it. Thanks
I was sorry that royal palace was not included
Ticketing went smoothly. Seen a lot in short time.
They did not like to see us come in with our i amsterdam card. And we were refused bikes while there were obviously still bikes in the shop. This caused our schedule to run into 100. We also had problems activating the i amsterdam card through Headout's app. At the Rijksmuseum they told us we were scammed and that Headout is a scam. Finally after half an hour, 2 clerks from the museum helped us get everything right.
One card unlocks Amsterdam: museums, canal cruise, public transport, and bike rentals for 24-120 hours.
Inclusions
Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72/96/120 hours
Audio guides (based on option selected)
Access to:
Museums: Rijksmuseum, Moco Museum, H’ART Museum & more
Landmarks: Madame Tussauds, the Amsterdam Dungeon, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo & more
Bus tours and cruises: Amsterdam Circle Line B.V., Blue Boat Company, LOVERS Canal Cruises & more
Guided tours: Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour
Activities: Fun Forest, The Ultimate Flight Experience & more
Transportation: Unlimited access to GVB public transport, including metros, trams, buses, ferries, and 24-hour bike rentals
Discounts at the Heineken Experience, Our House, the Upside Down Amsterdam & more
Get all details here
Exclusions
Transport outside of Amsterdam and travel with NS (Dutch Railways)
Entry to the Van Gogh Museum
Entry to Anne Frank House
Validity:
Holzer
Marina
Theodore
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
Nice array of paintings and various mediums but the museum was a bit confusing to navigate. Wish there were better signage and it was organized a bit better by artist. would definitely recommend getting a guided tour for this reason my sister was able to get a ticket but the rest were sold out.
Although Project Night Watch kept me from the painting I really came to see, I had a wonderful afternoon revisiting and learning from some of the masters. I wasn't really prepared for how struck I was by Whistler's arrangement in grey and yellow. Nor did I expect such a rush of joy as I got in front of Vermeers and Rembrandts. The acoustics in the central halls and stairways is atrociously horrible, but once I had a quiet moment in the magical library I was over it.
Beautiful museum. Many paintings, objects, furniture, etc. And the library, beautiful
It was an extremely great experience in the museum! 👍😊
Monet, Van Gogh and so many famous artists. .. It was breathtaking to see their arts.
Slightly crowded on a Sunday afternoon but my daughter (age 9) loved every second of our visit
The Chain Reaction on the 1st floor - a lot of engineering and aesthetic design went into creating the set. And the presenter was great, and it was obvious she herself enjoyed every minute of it. The rest of 1st floor, and all others, had that same combo of science and pleasure for the eyes and ears and fingers. Rooftop restaurant was nice with a great view, 4th floor (about us humans) had the right level of scientific depth and entertainment, we had little time for the 3rd floor, the labs on the 2nd - simple, hands on, exciting. Again, a lot of design thinking went into them (in college I had 5 different chemistry-related subjects).
Exhibition of honour's was specifically great. I believe there should be more details about the painter or artists and their technic on description boards. From transportation point of view Area is easy to access. It was not crowded and entrance was well organized.
We spent about four hours at the museum and found it awe inspiring. The layout and presentation were all first rate. We could easily have stayed for several more hours if we weren't exhausted!
The Rijksmuseum as a whole is simply impressive. The building, the architecture and the windows alone are a work of art. The wealth of magnificent exhibits is overwhelming. Simply magnificent, as is the final visit to the light-flooded café. An absolute recommendation!
Bought online tickets and used for entry. No lining up. All went as planned, tickets scanned. Went in earlier than time on ticket.
The ease of ordering tickets along with the ultra smooth check-in process made it even more amazing to visit this remarkable museum. Although I had visited it previously, it all added up to an outstanding experience.
Moco is great and crazy at the same time.... The Rijksmuseum is amazing, impossible to do in one day.... so many great paintings, sculptures etc. by such unbelievably great artists!!!
NEMO is great for young kids - we found it fun to explore and if we lived there would probably go often. There were crowds however, and we didn't spend as much time as we had expected as most of the levels weren't as interesting for our 4yo & 6yo. Having to download the app at the ticketing desk was annoying - why couldn't the tickets be simply attached to the email like everyone else does it?
The ticketing system worked just like it was supposed to. Clear format, easy payment, excellent electronic ticket delivery. Staff at museum were extremely helpful. Menu at cafe quite limited.
It was a bit boring with kids aged 14 and 18. Think it is better for families with smaller kids. Some of the things would have made more sende, if the staff walked around and helped with the experiments.
The exhibit was beautiful and we were able to go right in.
Smooth process, great museums
I didn't use the ticket. I was not able to download the app.
Exhibit, especially the Rembrant restoration.
Everything very nice and well organized. It is wrong to have only the guides in Dutch and English
An exhibition I'd love to see for myself...
Un cadre exceptionnel, un magnifique musée, le temps passe trop vite tellement ce musée est intéressant.
The possibility of listening to all the explanations through the app that you download to your cell phone.
Fast admission with online ticket
Explore Amsterdam’s top science and art museums in one day—hands-on science meets Dutch masterpieces.
Inclusions NEMO Science Museum
Fast-track entry tickets to the NEMO Science Museum
Chain reaction demonstration
A lab to do experiments
Rijksmuseum
Entry to the Rijksmuseum
Access to all exhibitions
Multimedia tour in 10+ languages
Exclusions NEMO Science Museum & Rijksmuseum
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Guide
NEMO Science Museum
Rijksmuseum
NEMO Science Museum
Rijksmuseum
NEMO Science Museum
Rijksmuseum
Aleksey
Lisa
Marlies