Nemo Science Museum, Amsterdam

If indulging in science is your favourite pastime, Nemo is the largest science museum out of the museums in the Netherlands, the NEMO Science Museum, needs to be on your Amsterdam itinerary. Situated close to the city centre, NEMO Science Museum spreads across five floors of a building designed to look like a ship on anchor. Designed to cater to little kids as well as adults, NEMO Science Museum is one of Amsterdam’s most iconic family-friendly attractions. Don't forget to explore the largest science museum of Netherland with our Europe packages.

NEMO Science Museum tickets get you access to its fun exhibitions for three hours. You are welcome to explore its exhibits inspired by diverse scientific fields, its rooftop, dining spaces, and a unique gift shop. The Museum explores themes based on biology, physiology, sociology, physics, geometry, chemistry, technology, renewable energy, space, and even history, making it a comprehensive experience for science enthusiasts.

The museum offers visitors interactive demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, and numerous informative shows that entertain and intrigue everyone. A prominent highlight of NEMO Science Museum is its rooftop, where visitors can indulge in an open-air exhibition on renewable energy whilst enjoying stunning views of Amsterdam from the city’s highest square. Enjoy sumptuous snacks and meals at the refreshment spaces and shop for unique souvenirs from the museum gift shop during your NEMO Science Museum tour in Amsterdam

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• Explore the largest science museum in the Netherlands as you visit the NEMO Science Museum.
• The museum has exhibitions spread across five floors of the building, which is designed like a ship at anchor.
• Designed to cater to visitors of all age groups, NEMO Science Museum offers interactive demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, and numerous informative shows that entertain and intrigue everyone.
• NEMO Science Museum discusses and exhibits the basics of science in a fun, interactive way that makes it an ideal destination for schoolchildren and science enthusiasts looking for an entertaining day out.
• The Museum explores themes based on biology, physiology, sociology, physics, geometry, chemistry, technology, renewable energy, space, and even history, making it a comprehensive experience for science enthusiasts.
• Explore The Roof of the NEMO Science Museum and witness stunning views of Amsterdam from the highest square in the city.
• Dine at restaurants and snack bars of the museum and end your trip with a visit to the fun gift shop to buy some souvenirs.

NEMO Science Museum is located at Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands. The eye-catching museum building is easily accessible from Amsterdam Central Station.

By Walking: NEMO Science Museum is a short 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Walk out the main entrance and take a left turn to reach your destination.

By Bus: The nearest bus station is at Kadijksplein, which can be reached by bus route 22.

By Car: Set your navigation up for Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam to reach the location. The nearest car parking facilities are at Oosterdok, Markenhoven, P1 Parking Waterlooplein, and P1 Parking Amsterdam Central.

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The best time to visit NEMO Science Museum is on weekends during the early morning hours. NEMO Science Museum sees groups of schoolchildren visiting on weekdays, making the museum crowded. Since the crowds of visitors swell during the later hours of the day, it is advised that you visit on weekends in the early morning hours, or even in the late afternoon hours, to explore the museum’s exhibits at leisure.

The best time to visit Amsterdam is in April and May, or September to November, when the weather is pleasant and the city sees fewer tourists than in the summer peak season.

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Tips to Visit

• It is recommended that you purchase your NEMO Science Museum tickets in advance online and arrive at the museum on time.
• NEMO Science Museum offers a free locker facility to visitors, so make use of it to store your belongings.
• Visitors are allotted three hours to explore the exhibitions of the Museum, thus, explore well during the tour.
• It is advised that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes as you would have to stroll around on five floors of the museum.
• NEMO Science Museum offers dining and snacking spaces and a gift shop to visitors, which you must explore during your tour.

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