As much children’s play station as museum, NEMO is the number one place to hit with kids if it’s a rainy day. Housed in a magnificent, pale green, ship-shaped building designed by Renzo Piano, this interactive science center introduces kids to science and technology…but never feels like school. Through games, experiments, and demonstrations, they learn how chain reactions work, search for ETs, blow a soap bubble large enough to stand inside, and other fun stuff. NEMO’s broad, stepped, and sloping roof is an attraction in itself: a place to hang out, have a light meal (there’s a restaurant), and take in the views. At the top, you are 30m (100 ft.) above the IJ waterway and have sweeping views over the Old Harbor and Eastern Dock.
NEMO’s broad, stepped, and sloping roof is an attraction in itself; a place to hang out, have a beer or catch the sun in summer, and take in the views. At the top, you are 30m (100 ft.) above the IJ waterway and have sweeping views over the Old Harbor and Eastern Dock, plus the fast-changing new architectural horizon around the River IJ.
Amsterdam› Attraction
NEMO Science Museum
Oosterdok 2
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Oost
Hours
Tues–Sun 10am–5pm
Transportation
Walk from Centraal Station
Phone
020/531-3233
Prices
€17.50, free younger than 4
Web site
Science Center NEMO
Map
Oosterdok 2 AmsterdamNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.