The NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a must-visit for families with children. The museum is incredibly child-friendly, with a wide range of hands-on activities that are sure to keep kids entertained for hours. One of the highlights is the opportunity to save the world from asteroids, which was a favorite among many young visitors.
The museum is quite large, spanning five floors, so be prepared to spend some time exploring all the different sections. Despite its size, the museum can get quite crowded, so patience might be needed when waiting for your turn to participate in some activities.
One unique aspect of the museum is the occasional announcements about missing children and parents being called to pick up their kids at the reception. To ensure the safety of smaller children, it is advised for parents to provide their contact information and details in their kids' pockets.
The museum offers a wealth of informative and engaging exhibitions on various topics, making it both educational and entertaining. It is particularly suited for children aged four and above, but visitors of all ages will find something of interest.
The museum also offers convenient amenities, such as clean toilets and a cafeteria with dining tables that provide a scenic view of the Amstel River. Additionally, the rooftop restaurant and outdoor space offer a breathtaking view of the city.
Overall, the NEMO Science Museum is a fantastic place to spend a few hours immersing yourself in the wonders of science. It is an ideal destination for families looking to have a fun and educational experience in Amsterdam.
Address:
Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam
Phone:
+31 20 531 3233
12.09.24
Graeme
On our last day in Amsterdam we had a few hours to kill, we had walked past the museum the day before so decided to go in.
We were greeted by the enthusiastic guy behind the ticket desk when we paid, no wait or queue so right in.
2 adults at around &.. Read more »euro;17 each which gets you entry into the Nemo building and also the other across the road.
There are handy lockers on the ground floor where you can put coats, bags etc and take a refundable 50c coin.
The museum has several floors and is interesting and interactive, with loads to do and see.
The lower 2 seemed to be for younger children with a lot of hands on activities then as you progress upwards it caters for older kids and adults.
There is also a staffed laboratory on one of the floors which is good for kids.
It's a very interesting place and a good place to spend a couple of hours.
We finished the visit by using the cafe on the top floor which is well stocked with loads of choice, there is also a bar on this level and clean toilets.
There is a big deck just outside the cafe seating area in the style of a ship, on our visit there was construction work taking place but looks like it will be a large outside seating area.
15.08.24
Adela
Such a fun place ! It is very interactive , and gets quite busy , specially in the tourist season around midday .
I had a lots of fun! This is for people of all ages , you will see a lots of kids and families , but even couples !
We took quite a long.. Read more » time to go through it all, as it is a huge place and have several floors .
I can only recommend !!!
14.08.24
M.
If you're a parent with a child, it's an amazing experience. It's more than just a typical museum; there are interesting experiments, games, and exercises related to science. It's also fun for individuals without children, but it .. Read more »can be crowded and noisy. The terrace with the stairs is fantastic. However, be aware that the lockers in the locker room require €0.50 !
07.08.24
Lucas
This science museum is an absolute standout. It's a captivating space where both young minds and adults can embark on a thrilling journey of discovery. The innovative blend of visual, auditory, and interactive elements makes complex concepts acc.. Read more »essible and engaging. We can't wait to return for another enlightening visit.
02.08.24
Jolene
We visited the rooftop area and did not visit the museum. The rooftop area is free, but has a bunch of stairs to get to the top. I think if
you have museum tickets you can use the elevator. There are great views of the city, a cafe, and water feat.. Read more »ures for the kids. There is a small traditional geocache at one end of the building. It's an easy walk from Central Station.
12.09.23
Jonathan
The NEMO science museum is extremely child friendly. It entertained my 6 year old daughter for a few hours.
It is also quite huge so visiting all the sections took a while.
There are many hands-on activities so my daughter had fun doing all that. H.. Read more »er favourite part was saving the world from asteroids.
Another of her favourite parts was playing with the bubbles and watching the chain reaction show.
01.09.23
DAnt
Your child and you will be delighted. set aside 2 hours and you won't regret it. a sea of emotions is guaranteed to you. There are many interesting exhibitions on various topics. entertainment programs . Thanks to the organizers, we will defin.. Read more »itely come back again. I recommend💯
15.08.23
Sari
I recently visited Nemo Science Museum with my kids and was quite surprised by the crowd. Despite that, the museum itself was incredibly interesting, especially for my science-loving boys. While the popularity of the museum required some patience, as.. Read more » we often had to wait for others to finish activities before taking our turn, it was well worth it.
One notable aspect was the occasional announcements about missing children and operators calling parents to pick up their kids at the reception. To ensure the safety of smaller children, it might be a good idea for parents to provide their contact information and details in their kids' pockets.
Lastly, a word of advice: make sure you keep your tickets safe, as they are needed to exit the museum and its restaurant. Overall, despite the crowds, Nemo Science Museum provided an engaging and educational experience for families.
03.08.23
Maha
Visiting from Kuwait 🇰🇼
I rate the place: 💯/100
Very informative, natural science museum spanning 5 floors. My kids, 7, 14 and 19 all enjoyed it for over two hours. Best of all every experiment/history is well explained in English 👌🏼
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Clean toilets
Cafeteria
Dinning tables to rest and enjoy the Amstel river view 🩵
06.07.23
Anoop
Really good experience especially for kids to learn about science, principles and mechanisms. For adults it will be a ride back to the basics.
Spanned over 5 floors it is a very good place to spend time creatively and gain knowledge. The demonstratio.. Read more »n of chain reaction at our time of visiting was very good and explained beautifully by the presenter. The staffs were welcoming and guide you if you are visiting first time.
The roof top restaurant and outdoor space is one of the key attraction of this place. A whole city can be viewed from this point. There are good amount of seating to accommodate large group of people. We can learn the description of the buildings in view from the description located in the side.
Overall it is a good and lively location to visit in Amsterdam.
05.07.23
Abdullah
If you visit Amsterdam with your kids, you should not miss visiting the Nemo Science Museum.
The museum is a large, five-floor building, beautifully designed in a very beautiful area of Amsterdam. The museum is located in an area considered commercia.. Read more »l and great for walking and picnicking.
Visiting the museum in the morning will enrich your children's experience, as the museum contains on each of its floors a different experience, from human sciences to mechanical sciences to energy and space. All experiences are available to children by touching, listening, and watching, where children and adults can also enjoy an unforgettable experience.
The museum also contains live experiences in its center. When you visit the museum, please try to ask about the date of the live events to watch them with your children. We had a wonderful experience by watching a live show on how to generate energy. It was wonderful, suitable for all ages, and amazing for the little ones.
Just so you know, if you are going to visit the museum, please try to coordinate the visit through the hotel to make sure that the visit is available. It is also preferable to reach the museum by public transport or by walking because access by car is very difficult and there are no nearby parking spaces, in addition to the difficulty of the nearby roads and transportation to the museum by car.
Many thanks to the museum team for an enjoyable visit.
I wish you a nice visit.
29.06.23
Ozgun
A lot of different aspects of science you can find here. Mostly designed learning by doing. That is really nice for the kids especially. Spent 1.5 hours from below to top level. At the roof top you can enjoy your food and drink with the view of Amste.. Read more »rdam.
27.06.23
Michal
An amazing experience, I came with my 11-year-old son. There are several floors. The floor that my child enjoyed the most and also stayed there the longest is the floor with the science games. Simply amazing. The other floors are also spectacular. We.. Read more »'ve been through them all. In the last room we were already tired. We were there for two and a half hours. Simply a fascinating experience for adults too.
04.06.23
Michael
A very nice place for Children as well as for Parents. So much to see, explore, try and understand. Thought of spending max 3 hours but ended up with more than 5 hours. Children will like it very much. Because of the nice restaurant at the top floor,.. Read more » you can spend 5-6 hours easily by trying/reading the things. You can get a good surrounding view from the top floor with place to sit, eat, chat and play. A must see place. Lockers are available in the ground floor for your extra luggage, so that you can enjoy handsfree.
19.05.23
F.
Very beautiful and interactive science museum. There are different floors with slightly different science topics and it is really cool. The top floor has a restaurant with an amazing outside area on the roof. I recommend this museum. Furthermore ther.. Read more »e are some fixed times that they have the chain reaction activity where they shoot an air rocket by means of many different steps. Overall, a great museum for science enthusiastics and kids.
26.07.22
Oui
This museum really is interesting. Almost everything is interactive so it's good to visit it with kids! It's enjoyable to learn while having fun! There was a lot of people but since there were much things to do it wasn't really disturb.. Read more »ing
26.07.22
Shann
The whole experience was great. Quick entry and we spent nearly 6 hours there and could still needed more time to go through every exhibit. Enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the fact that our grandchildren could take part in everything. Eating our.. Read more » own prepacked lunch on the roof was lovely because we didn't have to be concerned for an allergic child's dietary needs. The children loved "swimming" in the water feature on the roof as a way to cool off. We were thankful for the advice to take a change of clothes! The staff were incredibly helpful and the venue was clean and neat.
At times I think the adults had more fun than the children. This outing is highly recommended for young , parents and even grandparents.
01.07.22
Rahul
Amazing place to learn science for both kids and adults. Lots and lots of experiments and labs, super cool science lessons and demonstrations! Your inside scientist could not ask for more!! We spent the entire day here and still could not do all the .. Read more »activities! We will be going back again! The staff put in so much effort with the labs and the chain reaction demonstration- it’s commendable and mind blowing!! Loved it!!
01.07.22
Pleasant
The architecture is amazing. And I loved all the modern and well-thought-out exhibitions. The rooftop terrace is a must! More for kids younger than 12, but well worth the visit. if you have time.
12.06.22
Fauzia
It is very nice museum that cover a lot of aspects. If you have kids, I think this might be good option as well. I saw lots of family went to this museum. But if you want to really have your own time to explore all of those experiments, I might sugge.. Read more »st to visit during the weekdays
21.05.22
Melanie
Great day for kids of all ages, and adults alike. Can get very busy at times so watch when best to go on the day. Sometimes offer interactive workshops as well. Neat outdoor terrace cafe as well to sit in the sunshine and have a break after all the a.. Read more »ctivities.
20.05.22
Thijs
Great place for kids. Ours are 4 and 5 years old. They both had an incredible time. Science, technology and innovation is explained in a playful, thoughtful and simple enough way for the little ones to understand (most of it). Plus: it's interes.. Read more »ting as a parent as well!
There's interactive equipment everywhere and the staff are the friendliest people you'll meet in Amsterdam.
25.04.22
Yair
A wonderful interactive museum, for kids in various ages.
There's a lot to see and experience, play and learn.
Totally worth a day visit, though you're probably going to not be able to see and experience all of what the place has to offer.
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The museum also offer a very comfortable free lockers zone, with lockers also suitable for strollers.
Visiting the place felt as if they took into consideration everything about visitors convenience.
A MUST SEE place If you're around with kids.
12.04.22
Nick
Beautiful area that includes stunning views from the rooftop terrace. The terrace has attractions to keep kids entertained. Splash pads, swings, etc.
They also have a little cafe thing at the very top along with a fountain for drinking water. A must.. Read more » see so you can indulge in the ships and a nice skyline before jumping into the activities Amsterdam has to offer.
08.04.22
Kudakwashe
Lots of activities and learning and a good place to bring your children for an afternoon of fun. From my observations to make the most of your ticket it's best for children between 6 & 12. There is plenty of places to get food including the .. Read more »lovely rooftop terrace. As with any other high traffic attraction bring your bag of patience.
08.04.22
Lu
The best kid’s museum ever. So much fun and so much to learn and explore for all ages. We’ve been there already many times, yet still finding some new fun things to experiment each time.
Even the gift shop there has so many unique toys to.. Read more » offer.
Highly recommend, always book in advance.
26.03.22
Atin
Always a fun experience, went there with my nephew 9 years old. He had a blast, running around touching everything. Some of the interactive set ups on the highest floor were not working properly though, like the eye tracking. Not a huge problem. Doin.. Read more »g the experiments in the lab is highly recommended!
26.03.22
Anu
This place is just amazing for kids and adults alike. My four year world was just so excited and happy to be here. We can surely come back again and again. Great museum for older kids to understand the science behind many things. For small kids these.. Read more » are games, they just love playing and can't have enough of ?
05.03.22
Natascha
The kids aged 8 and 4 loved it. Personally it was a bit too crowded for a Monday, one had to wait for exhibitions to become free to use them. Everything was written in English and Dutch which was good. Unfortunately we were pressed for time so we.. Read more »9;re only bale to spend 2 hours there but 5 hours (1 hour for each floor, should be enough). There was also reasonably priced snacks, food and drinks on the 5the floor.
02.03.22
Tiago
It is a nice museum for kids... Besides the museum being filled with hundreds of kids, the experiments seemed way to simple compared to what other science museums have to offer. Not really worth it in my opinion but still interesting.
18.02.22
J.B.
Please note the review is only for the outside top deck ( yes on the building shaped like the hull of a green ship). I did not visit the museum or restaurant but based on the outside it must be amazing.
This is a beautiful observation deck with lots.. Read more » to do. All types of creative seating. 3 sides of stunning scenery and views with a big part of Amsterdam center in front of you.
There is also a bit of a ship museum right nearby (free).
15.02.22
Tim
In the upper half of best science museums in Europe. 4 floors (plus roof) of interesting displays and interactive a for kids - optional sign up labs and other events too. Some of the displays are aging slightly so would put it lower than Experimentar.. Read more »ium in Copenhagen but better than the London Science museum by a country mile
10.02.22
Stewart
What a quality attraction! - Really very engaging for everyone - this striking building houses a good few hours worth of education/entertainment.
Hard to pick a standout activity as there was a lot to pack in. Highly recommend if you have children.
29.01.22
marie
Great fun for young and old. You can spend hours doing making creating and learning so many interesting things.
Bring your own food and drink k because its really expensive in the restaurant. That's the only minus point.
04.12.21
Michaël
Nice place for kids and parents too. We loved the Lab part where you can do experiences with the Nemo staff. Every activity is perfectly organized to learn with fun.
You can easily plan to stay a full day, thanks to the restaurant with the terrace.
C.. Read more »hoose wisely your visit timing, it can be really crowded sometimes.
I recommend this place, specially for rainy days :)
02.12.21
Emrah
This museum is very close to the center of Amsterdam, it is a science paradise for children and adults with its easy location and architecture. When one sees this museum, one wants to be a child again.
This is a magnificent place that offers its visi.. Read more »tors the opportunity to learn the basic principles of science and technology by touching and experimenting.
My advice is to spend at least four hours here. You can eat something delicious and watch the beautiful view of Amsterdam in the beautiful cafe on the top floor.
06.11.21
Ieva
Excellent way to spend half a day with children, especially when the weather is bad! Loved the demonstration of "chain reaction" experiment, and enjoyed laboratory experience (had to wear white robes and got to launch a mini-rocket with the.. Read more » help of soda bicarbonate and vinegar!). And the restaurant on the top floor is great, serves fresh simple food.
29.10.21
Lindsey
Seriously beautiful from the outside!! Enjoyed going here with my nephews and getting to interact with them on so many activities that actually taught them things. So entertaining, fun, engaging and educational! We watched the chain reaction prese.. Read more »ntation twice and even without speaking Flemish we were able to understand and appreciate it.
02.10.21
Nedim
Best kids museum in Amsterdam. If your kids into science it gets even better with all experiments and live shows. In a rainy Amsterdam I cannot find a better place to spend your day. Also there is a nice restaurant on the top floor.
12.08.21
Malkia
Nice museum. Interactive and with sections for Human, Energy, elements and more. Really fun and educational for children and adults as well. Rooftop has got a wonderful view as well.
Tip: Don’t forget to take a few coins for the lockers so you.. Read more » don’t have to stand in line trying to get change. The coins are just to close the lockers, you get them back once you’re done visiting.
24.07.21
Lokesh
What an amazing museum. It has something for all ages. And all of the activities are so thoughtful done. Especially representing traditionally underrepresented groups of people who do not fall under the conventional standards of what society consider.. Read more »s 'normal'. Learnt so many neat things, would highly recommend. And last but not the least, the staff are so friendly and helpful, truly fantastic experience.
09.07.21
Sanne
Fantastic for kids! You can easily spend a whole afternoon and still not see and do everything.
Also has a very nice roof-terrace where you can enjoy the sun.
Food and beverages are relatively cheap.
05.07.21
One
Very interesting, a lot of experience and games for children and adults to understand science, human body and space. Domains are well separated. The museum is on several floor, one floor / domain. There are also sometimes talk show presenting science.. Read more » topics and chemistry lab for adults and children to discover chemistry by doing our self. At the top floor a nice rooftop with a restaurant and a really good view on Amsterdam. I recommend.
21.06.21
Erin
Love going here with my 3-year old. So many fun things for her to play with, and it keeps us busy the whole day! Love the cafe at the top, too. It’s a nice way to end the trip with a coffee and an ice cream or some food. Best museum for childre.. Read more »n in AMS!
14.06.21
Stephen
It's such a pleasure to have a place to take kids not just to be entertained but also, not even so sneakily, educated! The exhibitions are mostly interactive. Sometimes it's a bit much for little toddlers but it's still lots of fun for.. Read more » them to run around. It can be a bit much on the amount of input but all round I'd say it's a great place for all kids to go. I'm thinking of going sans minors to explore and experience it all as well.don't forget to go all the way to the top to see the special rooftop deck with amazing views of Amsterdam.
16.05.21
H.
It was free if you just would like to go on the roof. It is possible to take a lift. Great view there. The museum itself was also with great fun.
24.03.21
Ririe
My kids love this place so much because it's so interactive. They can choose many experiments that this place offer. Learning science in a fun way is awesome.
10.03.21
Heather
Had so much fun here with my son a few year's back! Highly interactive, and the design of the building itself was an intriguing display. Staff was lovely. We were entertained for several hours. Def recommend.
09.02.21
Esosa
We had a really fun experience top floor was the most interersting one. Nice Staff and friendly vibes. I do recommend a visit !
Side note: book a visit where you have enough time (2h or more)
14.01.21
Vladimir
Great museum. The bulding has a stunning modern architecture. The skewed roof is covered with flower fields. There also is a lot of scientific toys - grab rails, cranks, wheels, etc. You can play with these free of charge.
20.12.20
Ronald
A phantastic way of promoting science! I have been here before, and will try to come back next time when I am in Holland. These pictures date from my 2015 visit. Highly recommended!
03.10.20
Troels
"Science Museum" is a massive misnomer, because this place is little more than a glorified playground, very clearly designed for young children, that teaches little to nothing of the actual science behind the demonstrations (several of whic.. Read more »h were poorly maintained and a few even not working at all). If you're older than 10 and are not bringing children of that age, there's nothing for you here (In fact, you'll feel massively out of place); no appeal to an adult audience, and certainly not worth the rather steep €17,5 Adult entrance fee.
16.09.20
P
Scientific museum, interactive, good place to see it,alone, friends with family,kids will like it, see the roof and enjoy the view of Amsterdam, the roof can see for free too, use the stair on the site of the building, open till 7pm, but check the si.. Read more »te
14.09.20
Ranjatiana
Super entertaining and playful museum, loved every floor of it! Would highly recommend if you have children, or if you just want to spend a few hours learning new things about science.
07.09.20
Vinh
NEMO Science Museum (from latin Nobody) is a science centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in the Oosterdokseiland neighbourhood in the Amsterdam-Centrum borough, situated between the Oosterdokseiland and the Kattenburg. The museum has its .. Read more »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.
History
The museum has its origins in 1923, when the Museum van den Arbeid (English: Museum of Labor) was opened by the artist Herman Heijenbrock on the Rozengracht in Amsterdam. In 1954 the name was changed to the Nint or Nederlands Instituut voor Nijverheid en Techniek (English: Dutch Institute for Labor and Technology), and in 1997 it changed again to newMetropolis. The name Science Center Nemo was introduced in 2000. In 2016, the name was changed to NEMO Science Museum.
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29.08.20
bbn
Science museum aimed mostly for kids from early age... lots to see, hear and learn!
28.08.20
Amrita
Great view of Amsterdam. You can sit on the tilted roof deck for just 3.50€ which includes a drink too.
24.08.20
SeavV
A building full of hands on science! Suitable for all ages, if you are interested in how the world, technology and even you yourself works, it is the place for you.
28.07.20
Jen
We have always heard great things about this museum and its interactive nature, so we finally decided to check it out and I can honestly say it was amazing.
There was a great balance of education, exploration and fun and things to do for all ages, ho.. Read more »wever, I must say it's a bit embarrassing when adults are holding up queues of children to play on every exhibition! This is very much a kid-centric place and so it should be!
We enjoyed the lab experiments which highlighted the importance of using sunscreen and the puzzles dotted throughout certainly piqued my child's interest.
For such a hands on venue, it was great to see the amount of hand sanitizing stations available to us and they made hand cleaning a feature of the exhibit! Pandemic or not, I'm glad to see children being more hygienic!
We booked tickets online on the day and we arrived 20 minutes early, they were not busy and therefore we didn't want to queue. I would dread to go there on a busy day as I can imagine queuing for every exhibit to be rather tedious. We did queue for a couple of exhibits, but it wasn't overly time consuming.
My son had a lot of fun and used every second of our 2 hour slot, he probably could have stayed another 2 hours but we were satisfied with the amount of time to explore!
There were clear markings on the floor to guide us in, around and out which aided the social distancing measures.
The cafe and toilets were open and clean.
Overall it was a great day out in a lovely location!
19.07.20
Eduarda
I love science museum. I've been to quite a few. I loved NEMO it is very dynamic and hands on... I will not give 5 starts just because I thought that this museum was more focused on kids than a general public. However, if you have kids it is the.. Read more » best place to take them in Amsterdam.
16.07.20
Michael
A lovely place with so many fun things to do. Even with corona it was still very packed so during peak holiday times I feel you wouldn't be able to experience it fully as the waiting times on each "attraction" would be too long. But fo.. Read more »r me a highlight of my whole Amsterdam holiday
14.07.20
Fady
Beautiful setup, amazing attractions and science experiments for youngsters. You can enjoy the roof restaurant overlooking Amsterdam. Highly recommended
09.07.20
Elena
Really great visit! So many things to try out! It's perfect for children but also really interesting for adults as well. I really recommend it to you, but beware that you'd have to explain a lot to your children if they can't read or d.. Read more »on't speak Dutch or English.
the roof terrace is also really nice! you get in for free if you already are in the museum. It has an incredible view and quite tasty pizza and fries, but the food and drinks are quite expensive.
4.8 / 122
