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Nemo Amsterdam - Science Museum for Kids
Nemo Science Center is a popular 'hands-on' science and technology museum with exhibits which are great for both adults and kids. The aim of the museum is to teach and stimulate the mind in an active rather than passive manner. Some exhibitions have been designed with input from universities. |
There are a wide variety of exhibitions at the Nemo - topics include the brain, DNA, electricity, world of water, adolescence, hydrogen fuel, computers and the origins of life. There are several entertaining shows and demonstrations everyday and lab projects for the over 12s. Younger ones can try and wrap themselves in a giant soap bubble!
The Nemo building is in the striking form of a green ship hull sited on top of the river Ij car tunnel - particularly appropriate considering Amsterdam's rich maritime history. Opened in 1997, Nemo was designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano whose other work includes Pompidou Centre (Paris), Potzdammer Platz (Berlin) and Kansai airport (Osaka).
In the summer it is possible to climb up to the roof terrace: Nemo Panorama
Whilst the Amsterdam Maritime Museum is being renovated until 2010 the VOC ship replica Amsterdam is moored at the Nemo. A visit will set you back €6.
Entry to Nemo costs €12.50. One criticism is that whilst under 3s get in for free, children aged 4 and over have to pay the full admission price - this could be expensive for a large family. A 4 year old child will actually have to pay more to get in than a registered student (€6.50) or an adult on benefits (€7) - this seems ridiculous, especially when you consider that the world famous Science Museum in London has free entry for all.
A combined Nemo / VOC ship ticket costs €15.50 which saves €3 overall. Museumkaarts are not valid at either Nemo or the VOC ship.
Nemo is open Tuesday to Sunday between 1000 to 1700. Closed Mondays except June to August and Dutch school holidays.
Located on Oosterdok, Nemo is easily reached walking east from Amsterdam Central Station.
Nemo, Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam
Tel:
+31(0)20 531 3233
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