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Fast Track Tickets to the NEMO Science Museum
- Enjoy fast-track access as you skip past the ticketing queues to spend an exciting day out when you visit the biggest science center in the Netherlands.
- Marvel at how science has evolved over the centuries, and learn about natural phenomena such as light and static electricity.
- Discover what happens when you place an order online, and observe the world through mathematical patterns.
- Check out the building blocks of the cosmos through scientific experiments.
- Perform exciting experiments and get an understanding of the human body - especially the brain.
- Learn about sustainable sources of energy, and generate your own - create a rainbow out of water or a sun dial watch.
Inclusions
- Entry into NEMO Science Museum
- Children aged 3 and under do not require tickets, whereas children 4 years and older pay same as adult rate.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Fast Track Tickets to the NEMO Science Museum & 1-hour Canal Cruise
- Avail this combo ticket that lets you skip right past the ticketing queues at the NEMO Science Museum and enjoy a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
- The NEMO Science Museum is one of Amsterdam's top attractions and a family-oriented attraction enjoyed by all ages.
- Unravel the mysteries of science as you skip from one exhibit to the other- interactive and engaging exhibits will have you questioning science and asking the unthinkable!
- Cruise along the UNESCO-listed canal district of Amsterdam for an hour and enjoy your serene surroundings.
- Admire elegant bridges and pretty merchant's houses lined along the canals while learning about the history of the canals from the GPS guide.
Inclusions
- Entry into NEMO Science Museum
- 1-hr Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- GPS audio guide in 19 languages (canal cruise)
Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Portuguese & Russian
- Infants aged 3 and under go free. Children aged 4-13 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Explore the best of Amsterdam seamlessly with this handy I amsterdam City Card.
- Gain access to 70+ fascinating attractions over the course of 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours (depending on the option chosen).
- Your card includes access to the famed Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Windmill de Kat, Eye Filmmuseum, Portuguese Synagogue, and a blissful 1-hour canal cruise. Plus, much more!
- Along with entry to popular attractions, you will also benefit from unlimited access to the city’s public transport (tram and bus only) so you can get around in a hassle-free manner.
- Find your way more easily around the city and get to know about the latest events with a free copy of Amsterdam magazine and a city map.
- Save up to 40% on access to attractions, discounts at cafes, bike rentals, and much more!
- Click here to see the list of all the attractions, museums, transport and cruises that are either free or discounted with your card.
Inclusions
- Entry to Amsterdam's best museums and attractions
- Canal cruise
- Unlimited use of GVB public transport (bus, tram & metro)
- 24-hr bike rental
- Discounts & special offers throughout Amsterdam and the surrounding area
- Giveaways & discounts on concerts, theatres, rentals, restaurants & more
- The public transport part of this card does not include transport by train.
- Transport to/from the Schipol airport is not included in this pass.
- I amsterdam City Card is now a digital product accessible via the City Card app.
- Note: Once upon a Time is closed, Fashion for Good Museum has become a free location, Zaan ferry has completely stopped so is no longer part of City Card and Verwey Museum Haarlem has been added as a free location.
- Click here to view the map.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Famous for its canals, coffee shops, and beautiful attractions, Amsterdam is one of the top tourist destinations in the Netherlands. The 17th-century capital city has an artistic heritage and is home to several beautiful museums. From enjoying a tour of Amsterdam’s canal system to spending time at the museums, or even shopping, there is a lot to do in Amsterdam.
One such spectacular attraction to visit is the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam - the largest science museum in the Netherlands. Visitors can access five floors of hands-on exhibitions, partake in fun experiments and watch interactive demonstrations and uncover the mysteries of science.
Why Visit NEMO Science Museum
- Interactive exhibits: The NEMO Science Museum is the largest in the Netherlands and has a variety of interactive exhibits that allow you to engage with science and technology in a hands-on way. From experimenting with electricity to exploring the human body, there's something for everyone.
- Fun for all ages: The museum caters to visitors of all ages, with exhibits and activities suitable for children and adults alike. It's a great place to bring the whole family or to make a solo trip.
- Beautiful architecture: The museum sits in a stunning green copper building shaped like a ship. It stands five stories tall, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. It's a landmark in Amsterdam and a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
- Incredible views: The rooftop of the NEMO Science Museum offers a stunning panorama of Amsterdam, the historic city centre and the harbour. It's a great spot to take photos and enjoy the scenery.
- Learning made fun: The NEMO Science Museum makes learning about science and technology fun and engaging. You'll leave with a greater understanding of the world around you and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of science.
Your NEMO Science Museum Tickets Explained
Fast Track Ticket
Fast Track Ticket gives you fast-track entry to the NEMO Museum Amsterdam, the biggest science centre in the Netherlands, where you can explore science and technology through hands-on exhibits and experiments. You can learn about everything from physics and chemistry to biology and psychology and participate in activities such as building robots, experimenting with sound waves, and exploring the human body. With five floors of exhibits and plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning, the NEMO Science Museum is an outstanding destination for anyone who wants to explore the wonders of science in a fun and engaging way.
Discounted Tickets: Children aged 3 and under do not require tickets.
Cancellation Policy: The NEMO Science Museum ticket cancellation is possible until 24 hours before the chosen timeslot for a full refund.
NEMO Science Museum + 1-hour Canal Cruise
With this combo ticket, you can enjoy fast-track access to two attractions: NEMO Museum Amsterdam and a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam. After recharging your brain with intriguing science lessons, head on to a glass-topped boat for the canal cruise. As you float along the city's tranquil canals, you'll see the picturesque cityscape, historic bridges, charming houseboats, and iconic architecture while learning about Amsterdam's rich history and culture. You can also opt for an audio guide in one of the 19 available languages.
Discounted Tickets: Infants aged 3 and under go free. Children aged 4-13 can avail of discounted tickets.
Cancellation Policy: This Combo-ticket cancellation or rescheduling is currently not possible.
I amsterdam City Card
The best way to explore the attractions of Amsterdam is by purchasing the I amsterdam City Card. You get access to all significant highlights, free access to more than 70+ attractions, city-wide public transport, a canal cruise, a 40% discount on attractions and free 24-hour bicycle rent. However, train services are excluded. You can select the card duration to be 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours. The City Card also permits only one person per card. Please note from Thursday, 8th of December 2023, the I amsterdam City Card will be a digital product instead of the current physical card that needs to be collected.
Cancellation Policy: The I amsterdam City Card can be cancelled for free, and a full refund will be provided.
Validity:
The NEMO Science Museum tickets are valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
Cancellation Policies:
Fast Track Tickets to the NEMO Science Museum- The NEMO Science Museum fast track ticket cancellation is possible until 24 hours before the chosen timeslot for a full refund.
NEMO Science Museum + 1-hour Canal Cruise- This Combo-ticket cancellation or rescheduling is currently not possible.
What Is The Best Way to Buy NEMO Science Museum Tickets? Book Online
The best way to buy NEMO Science Museum Tickets is online. There are several benefits of buying your NEMO Amsterdam tickets:
Convenience: Avoid long queues and book your NEMO Museum tickets with just a click.
Great Discounts: Get better deals and discounts on the tickets while booking online.
Better planning: When you book the tickets online and in advance, you have sufficient time to go through each ticket to check details including the inclusions. You also do not have to worry about the tickets getting sold out for your desired date.
What to do inside NEMO Science Museum
Humania
Humania is a new exhibition on the human race with lots of fun challenges and brain teasers to help you understand how the body and mind works. A lot of different subjects are discussed here including biology, physiology, and the sociology of humans. There is also an 8.5-meter sculpture of a Handstand challenging visitors to perform handstands in the museum to gain a fresh perspective
Sensational Science
A part of the Fenomena exhibition floor, the Sensational Science exhibit focuses on physics and how it is everywhere around us. Discover the phenomena of static electricity, sound, and light by creating these phenomena yourself. Dissect light into rainbow colors, see how fast the sound travels, and make the biggest bubbles to understand the world of physics.
World of Shapes
In this exhibit, you will learn about geometry, different patterns, and different type of shapes. Learn how you can fold polyhedra, create new types of squares and triangles, fall in love with the beauty of symmetry, determine volumes, and enjoy using mathematics in everyday things around you.
The Machine
The Machine is part of the Technium exhibition floor and will show you the chain of events that happen once you place an online order. This is a fun, interactive exhibit where you use a robot arm to assemble the product and ready it for shipment. Choose the right transportation mode keeping in mind the cost and speed, and deliver the product to the customer.
Energetica
In this outdoor exhibition on NEMO Science Museum’s roof, you experience renewable energy sources – wind, water, and sun. There are fun installations here that you can interact with to understand these elements and how sustainable energy works.
Life in the Universe
Voyage to the farthest ends of the universe back into billions of years in Life in the Universe exhibit. Learn where you originate from since all of us are made from the same tiny particles as the distant stars and planets.
Laboratory
This is a part of the Elementa exhibition floor and is the place where you work on your fun experiments in the NEMO Science museum. Here, you will learn about the hidden properties of different household items.
Energize
Energize is a fun exhibit where you capture energy from wind, water, or sun and convert it to perform different tasks. There is also a wall-sized illustration here that will show you the impact of fossil fuels and renewable energy sources on the environment.
Water Power
Learn how you can harness the power of water at NEMO Museum. This hands-on exhibit features metal pipes and sandbags to create your own dam. This is known as green energy. A narrow dam is difficult to maintain but is good for creating a lot of energy.
Constructions
A part of the Technium exhibition floor, the Constructions exhibit covers buildings, bridges, and other engineering marvels. Learn about the impact of shapes, forces, and equilibrium by experimenting and interacting with the installations in this exhibit.
Science Through the Ages
This exhibit displays the evolution of science over the years. In the Museum of Age of Enlightenment, you see the greatest scientific discoveries. Carry out fun experiments in this exhibit here to understand the joy of science.
Innovation Gallery
Check out a range of iconic devices in NEMO’s Innovation Gallery that has been collected over the years. This will give you an idea of the technological progress that we have made so far. There is also a huge battery from the 18th century that could only light up one lamp on display here.
Activities
There are several temporary and permanent activities held here to make learning science fun for you. Check out the Online tour in NEMO to take a look at the exhibits inside the museum. Spend time in the Maker Space exhibit to invent something or have fun in the Hands-on chemistry laboratory session.
The Studio
The Studio is NEMO Science Museum’s off-site laboratory where they present interactive programs to adult audiences. Currently, there are two exhibitions being displayed here – Bits of You and Project Tomorrow. These exhibitions keep changing in a few months.
The Roof
The Roof is home to an open-air exhibition named Energetica, a huge terrace, and a restaurant. It also has 30 pools and receptacles that are filled with 4000 liters of water as soon as the sun starts shining. This is the highest square in the city and offers stunning views of Amsterdam city.
Plan Your Visit to NEMO Science Museum
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM.
Note: The museum is also open on all Mondays during the school holidays. Visitors can plan a visit to NEMO Science Museum on the following school holiday Mondays in 2023: 22 April, 1 May, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July, 7,14 and 21 August, 16 and 23 October, and 25 December
Closed: NEMO Museum will be closed on 27 April 2023.
Duration: Visitors are allowed to spend 3 hours inside the museum.
Best Time to Visit: Since this is an indoor attraction, you can visit NEMO Museum throughout the year. Avoid planning a visit between June and October as this is the time when there would be the maximum crowd at the museum. The best time to visit NEMO Science Museum to ensure fewer crowds would be between November and March.
Address: NEMO Science Museum, Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam
By Bus: You can take Bus 22 to get down at Kadijksplein. From here, NEMO Museum is a 15-minutes walk.
By Metro: Take a metro train to Central Station in Amsterdam and leave the station from the main entrance. It is a 15-minute walk to NEMO from here.
By Coach: Take a coach and get down at west quay that is near the museum until 11 AM. After 11 AM, you can use the H11 drop-off point by Maritime Museum.
- NEMO Science Museum offers facilities such as baby changing rooms, lift, lockers, and First Aid by trained employees.
- All the exhibitions inside NEMO Science Center except for the Energetica exhibition on the rooftop square are wheelchair- and pram chair-friendly.
- There are disabled toilets on all floors with the exception of floor 3.
- The museum is accessible to people with disabilities and visual impairments. You can reach out to NEMO employees to understand which exhibitions are best-suited for your visit.
- There is an online service, iLost, available that helps visitors recover lost items.
Museum Restaurant and Cafes: The NEMO Museum has a Restaurant, Cafe and Coffee Bar. On the rooftop is the restaurant with panoramic vistas. The coffee bar is right past the ticket inspection point, a splendid place for coffee, tea or cake. The cafe is at the heart of the Museum, on the second floor. It is a fantastic spot for a short break during your journey through NEMO.
Hannekes Boom: Visit Hannekes Boom for a meal at a dockside restaurant with a terrace. It is 1.8 km from NEMO Museum and serves a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes.
Kanteen 25: Kanteen 25 is a sustainable restaurant across the Museum that is a terrific choice for lunch or dinner outside by the water. It is an 11-minute walk or a 3-minute bicycle ride through Mr. J.J. van der Veldebrug.
Clubhouse Amsterdam: Clubhouse Amsterdam is located adjacent to NEMO Museum and is a family-friendly restaurant in Amsterdam. You can reach the restaurant on a boat and enjoy delicious food with a unique ambience.
There are several options for accommodation available near NEMO Science Center in varying price ranges.
Budget: Durty Nellys, ClinkNOORD, Hotel D'Amsterdam Leidsesquare, Tribe Amsterdam City, and Stayokay Hostel Amsterdam Oost (Zeeburg).
Mid-Range: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - City Hall, Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark, The Hendrik's Hotel, and Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Luxury: DoubleTree by Hilton- Amsterdam Centraal Station, Blauwe Hoorn, Radisson Blu Hotel- Amsterdam City Center, and Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam by WestCord.
Anne Frank House: Plan a visit to the famous Anne Frank House to learn where the famous Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank lived and hid during the Nazi persecution.
Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh Museum is a Dutch art museum that is dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh. You will find his greatest works here along with his contemporaries.
Rijksmuseum: Largest art museum in the Netherlands, Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum in Amsterdam that showcases the art and history of the country.
ARTIS: Natura Artis Magistra, aka Artis, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. It is home to an arboretum, an aquarium, a planetarium, and a large collection of art and sculptures.
Visitor Tips
- Buy NEMO Science Museum Amsterdam tickets online and in advance.
- Arrive at the museum on time to utilise the 3 hours allotted to you entirely for the museum tour.
- Remember to carry a valid photo ID for yourself and any children travelling with you.
- Everyone has to follow the route marked through the museum, and you cannot re-enter an exhibition once you exit it.
- You can take a free locker at NEMO Museum to keep your luggage or other belongings.
- Wear something comfortable as you will be walking through five floors of exhibitions.
- Make sure to carry your reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.
- You can take videos and photographs of the NEMO Science Museum only if you have approval from the authorities. Apply to get permission.
- Most of the NEMO Museum is accessible by wheelchair except on the rooftop. One companion of a visitor with a disability is eligible for free entry.
- There is a rooftop restaurant, a coffee bar near the ticket inspection point, and a cafe in the heart of the museum where visitors can enjoy refreshments.
- You can visit the shop inside the museum to buy souvenirs and gifts.
All Your Questions About NEMO Science Museum Tickets Answered
A. Visitors can buy NEMO Science Museum tickets online for their desired start date and timeslot in advance. If you have a Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card, Autipas, Amsterdam Stadpas, NEMO voucher, NEMO Jaarpas, ICOM card, or VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART, you can enter NEMO Science Museum for free and require you to reserve your spot with a valid start date and time on the official website. The validity of your card and the voucher will be checked at the entrance.
A. The best way to buy NEMO Science Museum Amsterdam tickets is online and in advance. This way, you can get your desired date and timeslot for visiting and can even avail of discount offers on your tickets.
A. Yes, you can buy your NEMO Science Museum tickets online as they currently accept digital reservations only.
A. No tickets are sold at the entrance to the NEMO Science Museum.
A. The fast-track NEMO Science Museum combo tickets with the canal cruise cannot be cancelled, amended or rescheduled. Make sure you choose the correct date and time for your tickets. However, the fast-track Tickets to the NEMO Science Museum can be cancelled up until 24 hours before the selected timeslot for a full refund.
A. Your NEMO Amsterdam tickets are valid for the date and time selected upon checkout.
A. You can purchase NEMO Science Museum tickets at least four months in advance.
A. NEMO Museum Amsterdam is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM – 5:30 PM. It is also open on Mondays during the school holidays.
A. A complete tour of the NEMO Museum in Amsterdam will take approximately 3 hours.
A. Yes, NEMO Science Center is wheelchair-friendly with the exception of the Energetica exhibition on the rooftop square.
A. Yes, NEMO Museum Amsterdam is accessible to people with visual impairments or disabilities. The museum is mostly wheelchair-accessible and there are disabled toilets available on almost all floors.
A. You can take videos and photographs of the NEMO Science Museum only if you have approval from the authorities. Apply to get permission.