NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

NEMO Science Museum

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is the largest science center in the Netherlands, housed in a striking green building designed by architect Renzo Piano and opened in 1997. Its origins date back to 1923 when it began as the Museum of Labor, founded by Herman Heijenbrock, focusing on technology and industrial progress.

Over the decades, it evolved into a hands-on science museum offering interactive exhibits across five floors that cover topics such as physics, biology, chemistry, renewable energy, and human cognition. The museum features a rooftop terrace with views of Amsterdam, a café, and a gift shop.

It attracts around 728,000 visitors annually, making it a popular educational and family-friendly destination that encourages learning through exploration and play.

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Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands

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