NEMO Science Museum

NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. On five floors you discover science and technology by trying, building and experimenting yourself.

What can you expect at NEMO?

• History: Its roots go back to 1923 and the Museum van den Arbeid. The striking green building by Renzo Piano opened in 1997 and stands above the IJ tunnel. It has been called NEMO Science Museum since 2016.
• Floors: You explore DNA and chain reactions, water and electricity, a real lab and the human brain with memory and sense tests, among other things.
• Highlights: Highlights of NEMO are:
  • The Chain Reaction, a big show of dominoes and chain reactions.
  • The green roof terrace with city views, renewed in May 2025 and free to enter.

Practical information

• Extras: In 2026 NEMO is also open on a number of evenings, with programmes for adults.
• Surroundings: NEMO is a short walk from Centraal Station and next to Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

NEMO is an ideal outing for curious children and adults.

Furthermore NEMO Science Museum is near the following sights: VOC Ship Amsterdam (±250 m), Library Amsterdam (±300 m), Maritime Museum (±350 m), MacBike Bike Rental (±450 m) & Skylounge (±550 m).

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For information

Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam
tel. +31 205 313 233 
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