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Nemo Science Museum Amsterdam
Nemo Science Center is a popular 'hands-on' science and technology museum with exhibits which are great for both adults and kids. Some NEMO exhibitions have been designed with input from universities - the aim is to teach and stimulate the mind in an active rather than passive manner. |
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).
Entry to Nemo costs €12.50. 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 group. Museumkaart holders get free entry.
In the summer it is possible to climb up to the roof terrace: see Boven 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. A combined Nemo / VOC ship ticket costs €15.50 which saves €3 overall. Note, Museumkaarts are not valid at the VOC ship. |
Nemo is open Tuesday to Sunday between 1000 to 1700. Closed Mondays except June to August and Dutch school holidays. There are cafe facilities on-site.
Located on Oosterdok, Nemo is easily reached walking east from Amsterdam Central Station. The Stop-Go bus can take you to the nearby OBA central library.
Nemo,
Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam
T: +31(0)20 531 3233
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