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NEMO Science Museum

ArchitectureChildrenScienceOpen until 5:30pmFrom €21.5Amsterdam Centraal (train/metro, 15 min walk)

NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands, tracing its roots to the 1923 Museum van den Arbeid and housed since 1997 in Renzo Piano's oxidised-copper building that rises out of the Oosterdok like a ship's prow. Five floors of hands-on exhibitions — Fenomena, Technium, Elementa and Humania — let visitors build chain reactions, run lab experiments, test their senses and pick apart the technology around them. Live demonstrations, a working laboratory and a maker space run daily, making it one of Amsterdam's most family-friendly museums. The sloping roof is free to climb and doubles as the highest public square in the country, with wide views over the harbour and old city.

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Getting there

Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nearest station: Amsterdam Centraal (train/metro, 15 min walk), Kadijksplein (bus 22), Amsterdam Centraal IJzijde (ferry)

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Hours

Open Monday (autumn holidays) 12 October, 10:00–17:30

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Tue10:00–17:30
WedToday10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

From €21.5

Children 4-17 €21.50; under 4 free; students and European Youth Card €14; Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card and ICOM free (ticket with start time still required). Rooftop Square is free.

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Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (Dutch Resistance Museum)

Military8 min walk

Rembrandt House Museum

Architecture11 min walk

Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)

Children12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does NEMO Science Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to NEMO Science Museum is €21.5. Children 4-17 €21.50; under 4 free; students and European Youth Card €14; Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card and ICOM free (ticket with start time still required). Rooftop Square is free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of NEMO Science Museum?
NEMO Science Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:30; closed Mondays, except during school and public holidays and from March to 24 August. Extra open Mondays in 2026: 12, 19 and 26 October, 2 November, 21 and 28 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is NEMO Science Museum?
NEMO Science Museum is located at Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Oosterdok area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Amsterdam Centraal (train/metro, 15 min walk), Kadijksplein (bus 22), Amsterdam Centraal IJzijde (ferry).
What can I see at NEMO Science Museum?
Renzo Piano's ship-shaped green landmark on the Oosterdok: five floors of hands-on science and a rooftop city square. Current highlights include Fenomena, Technium, Elementa.
Do I need to book NEMO Science Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit NEMO Science Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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