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NEMO Science Museum Tickets
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Visit Amsterdam’s largest science center with five floors of hands-on experiments with priority access.
- Everything you get: Fast-track entry to the NEMO Science Museum and access to 5 interactive floors packed with hands-on science exhibits. Conduct live demonstrations (including a chain reaction) in chemistry labs and head to the rooftop terrace for city views.
- Why choose this: Skip the queues with fast-track access to save time and enjoy more interactive exhibits, live shows, and rooftop views without the wait.
- Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise through historic waterways on a glass-topped boat with a multilingual audio guide.
Visit Amsterdam’s largest science center with five floors of hands-on experiments with priority access.
- Everything you get: Fast-track entry to the NEMO Science Museum and access to 5 interactive floors packed with hands-on science exhibits. Conduct live demonstrations (including a chain reaction) in chemistry labs and head to the rooftop terrace for city views.
- Why choose this: Skip the queues with fast-track access to save time and enjoy more interactive exhibits, live shows, and rooftop views without the wait.
- Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise through historic waterways on a glass-topped boat with a multilingual audio guide.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry tickets to the NEMO Science Museum
- Chain reaction demonstration
- A lab to do experiments
- 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise (as per option selected)
- GPS audio guide in 19 languages on the cruise (as per option selected)
What’s not allowed
- Due to venue restrictions, your pets cannot tag along.
Accessibility
- This experience, except for the rooftop, is wheelchair accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
- Children aged 3 and under do not require tickets, whereas children 4 years and older pay the same as the adult rate.
- Facilities: free lockers.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore scientific discovery at NEMO and Amsterdam’s historic waterways on a cruise.
- Everything you get at the NEMO Science Museum: Fast-track entry to interactive exhibits across 5 floors at the Netherlands’ biggest science center, hands-on science experiments, and access to the rooftop terrace for city views.
- Everything you get on the Amsterdam Canal Cruise: A scenic 1-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, with flexible boarding and multilingual audio commentary. Glide past historic bridges, like Magere Brug, and landmarks, like the Anne Frank House.
- Why choose this combo: Located just a 14-min walk apart, enjoy two top Amsterdam experiences, plus save up to 15% compared to booking separately!
Explore scientific discovery at NEMO and Amsterdam’s historic waterways on a cruise.
- Everything you get at the NEMO Science Museum: Fast-track entry to interactive exhibits across 5 floors at the Netherlands’ biggest science center, hands-on science experiments, and access to the rooftop terrace for city views.
- Everything you get on the Amsterdam Canal Cruise: A scenic 1-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, with flexible boarding and multilingual audio commentary. Glide past historic bridges, like Magere Brug, and landmarks, like the Anne Frank House.
- Why choose this combo: Located just a 14-min walk apart, enjoy two top Amsterdam experiences, plus save up to 15% compared to booking separately!
Inclusions
NEMO Science Museum
- Fast-track entry tickets to the NEMO Science Museum
- Chain reaction demonstration
- A lab to do experiments
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise
- GPS audio guide in 19 languages
- Boarding near Centraal Station
What to bring
NEMO Science Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
NEMO Science Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
NEMO Science Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
NEMO Science Museum
- This experience, except for the rooftop, is wheelchair accessible.
- Facilities: locker.
Additional information
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- To guarantee a specific time slot, we recommend reserving your cruise in advance. You can do this by visiting any Tours & Tickets shop to secure your spot, such as the locations at Damrak 26 and Paulus Potterstraat 3B. The LOVERS departure points of the canal cruise are:
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
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Combo (Save 5%): Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Rijksmuseum Tickets
from €35
€33.25
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Unlock Dutch masterpieces and explore Amsterdam with unlimited city transport in one combo.
- Everything you get with the GVB Pass: Unlimited access to all GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries across Amsterdam for the duration of your pass—choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day passes. Your pass also includes transfers from Schiphol Airport via Bus 369.
- Everything you get at the Rijksmuseum: Timed entry to the Rijksmuseum with access to all permanent collections and temporary exhibitions featuring Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. See The Night Watch and The Milkmaid, and over 8000 artefacts.
- Why choose this: Save stress and up to 60% on travel by effortlessly exploring Amsterdam’s attractions, including the Rijksmuseum, with unlimited public transport.
Unlock Dutch masterpieces and explore Amsterdam with unlimited city transport in one combo.
- Everything you get with the GVB Pass: Unlimited access to all GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries across Amsterdam for the duration of your pass—choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day passes. Your pass also includes transfers from Schiphol Airport via Bus 369.
- Everything you get at the Rijksmuseum: Timed entry to the Rijksmuseum with access to all permanent collections and temporary exhibitions featuring Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. See The Night Watch and The Milkmaid, and over 8000 artefacts.
- Why choose this: Save stress and up to 60% on travel by effortlessly exploring Amsterdam’s attractions, including the Rijksmuseum, with unlimited public transport.
Inclusions
Amsterdam GVB Pass
- Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72/96/120/144/168 hours (as per option selected)
- Access to:
Rijksmuseum
- Entry to the Rijksmuseum
- Access to all exhibitions
Exclusions
Amsterdam GVB Pass
- Access to regional buses (Connexxion, EBS, and Syntus) or the train (NS/Dutch railway)
- Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on the regional train (NS/Dutch railway)
What to bring
Amsterdam GVB Pass
- Bring your valid ticket or pass for travel on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries.
What's not allowed
Rijksmuseum
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
- Cash payment is not accepted at the museum's cafes and shops.
- Only handbags, of maximum size A4, are allowed into the museum. Other items, such as umbrellas or larger bags, will have to be left in the cloakroom.
Accessibility
Amsterdam GVB Pass
- All GVB transport vehicles are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Support dogs and seeing-eye dogs are welcome on the vehicles.
Rijksmuseum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
Amsterdam GVB Pass
- Children up to 4 years old travel for free on public transport.
- For questions about bookings, visit the Help Centre.
Rijksmuseum
- Your ticket allows you to enter the museum up to 15 mins after the time mentioned on the ticket. You can stay as long as you wish inside (until closing).
- People who are unable to independently navigate through the museum may bring one companion with them for free. You can pick up an entrance ticket for a companion at cash register 1.
- Your ticket is valid only for the selected date and time slot, and cannot be rescheduled. Guests who do not show up or arrive after their scheduled time may be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a reschedule or refund.
- If you’re running late, we recommend speaking with the Rijksmuseum staff at the entrance. While entry is not guaranteed, the team will try to assist you depending on availability.
- Download the GVB app.
- This digital pass lets you tap and ride any public transport in Amsterdam. Simply add it to your GVB app or Apple Wallet on your mobile phone for a convenient, digital travel companion.
- You can change between public transport lines as many times as you want.
Validity:
- Your pass is activated at the timeslot chosen on the check-out page and is valid for the number of 24-hour periods chosen. For example, if you select a 48-hour pass and take any public transport at 3pm on a Monday afternoon, your pass is valid till Wednesday 3pm.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
AmsterdamNEMO Science Museum Tickets
Make the most of Amsterdam
Why visit the NEMO Science Museum
- Interactive exhibits: The NEMO Science Museum is the largest in the Netherlands and has a variety of interactive exhibits that allow you to engage with science and technology in a hands-on way. From experimenting with electricity to exploring the human body, there's something for everyone.
- Learning made fun: This museum makes learning about science and technology fun and engaging. You'll leave with a greater understanding of the world around you and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of science.
- Enjoyable for all ages: The museum caters to visitors of all ages, with exhibits and activities suitable for children and adults alike. It's a great place to bring the whole family or to make a solo trip.
- Beautiful architecture: NEMO Science Museum sits in a stunning green copper building shaped like a ship. It stands five stories tall, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. It's a landmark in Amsterdam and a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
Your NEMO Science Museum tickets explained
Fast-track tickets
- Best for: Those on time constraints and those traveling with young kids. Tthese tickets give you fast-track entry to the NEMO Science Museum.
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Combo tickets
- Best for: Solo travelers or those who want to explore beyond. Club a canal cruise, a visit to Body Worlds, or the National Maritime Museum with these tickets.
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What to do inside the NEMO Science Museum
Humania
Humania is an exhibition on the human race with lots of fun challenges and brain teasers to help you understand how the body and mind work.
Sensational Science
A part of the Fenomena exhibition floor, the Sensational Science exhibit focuses on the physics and chemistry of how and why things around us work.
Technium
On this exhibition floor, unravel how daily technology works, from what makes a bicycle really move, to what technology is in your smartphone.
Life in the Universe
Journey to the farthest ends of the universe, and find out where the stars and you come from, before touching a real 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite.
Laboratory
This is a part of the Elementa exhibition floor where you work on fun chemistry experiments with baking soda, vinegar, and other household items.
Water Power
Learn how you can harness the power of water at the museum. This hands-on exhibit features metal pipes and sandbags to create your own dam.
Science throughout the Ages
This exhibit displays the evolution of science over the years. The Museum of the Age of Enlightenment houses the greatest scientific discoveries.
Chain Reaction
Learn about potential and kinetic energy and cause-and-effects by rolling office chairs, popping balloons, and toppling dominoes.
Maker Space
On the second floor, you become an inventor! Design a glider or try to recognize everyday objects like clocks and toasters when taken apart.
Collection
See over 20,000 artifacts related to energy and technology, including vintage Walkmans, the Humphry Davy lamp, antique dynamos, and more.
Activities
There are several temporary and permanent activities held here to make learning science fun for you. Check out the online tour on NEMO.
The Roof
The roof is the highest city square in the Netherlands, with the open-air Energetica exhibition, a terrace, and a restaurant. It is temporarily closed till spring.
Plan your visit to the NEMO Science Museum
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Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 5:30pm
Note: The museum is also open on all Mondays during the school holidays, public holidays, and from April to September. Visitors can plan a visit to the NEMO Science Museum on the following Mondays in 2025: Feb 17 and 24, Mar 3, Apr 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, Jul 7, 14, 21, and 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, and 25, Sep 1, Oct 13, 20, and 27, and Dec 22 and 29.
Closed: NEMO Science Museum will be closed on April 26 (King’s Day).
Address: Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam | Find on Maps
- By bus: Bus 22
Nearest stop: Kadijksplein - By metro: 51, 53, 54
Nearest station: Centraal Station
- Toilets: Toilets are available on every floor of the building.
- Baby changing facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in most toilets.
- Lactation room: You can breastfeed in any of the baby changing rooms.
- First aid: Employees trained in first aid are on hand at all times.
- Lockers: The lockers can be used with a NEMO coin or a 50-cent coin.
- Lost and found: You can retrieve your lost items by emailing the museum at info@e-nemo.nl.
- Gift shop: The NEMO Shop, located in the Entrance Hall of the museum, is a great place to buy experiments, exclusive souvenirs, science-based books, gadgets and games.
- Wheelchair accessibility: The museum is accessible for wheelchairs, rollator walkers, mobility scooters, and prams and for people with visual impairments. Make use of the barrier-free access and steps accompanied by a ramp.
- Wheelchairs on loan: You have the option to borrow a wheelchair. NEMO has 1 wheelchair to lend, which you can reserve at info@e-nemo.nl.
- Lift: There are lifts to all floors of the museum.
- Toilets: Accessible toilets are available on all floors except on floor 3.
- Guide dogs: Registered service dogs are allowed in the museum.
- Carers: Visitors unable to access and get around NEMO independently may bring a companion free of charge, on presentation of valid identification.
Inside the museum:
- Museum Restaurant: On the rooftop is the restaurant with panoramic vistas. Enjoy a glass of homemade lemonade or a sandwich in the glass lounge, with a varying menu.
- Coffee bar: The coffee bar is right past the ticket inspection point, a splendid place for coffee, tea, or cake.
- Museum Cafe: The cafe is at the heart of the Museum, on the second floor. It is a fantastic spot for a short break during your journey through NEMO.
Outside the museum:
- Hannekes Boom: Visit Hannekes Boom for a meal at a dockside restaurant with a terrace that serves a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes.
- Kanteen 25: Kanteen 25 is a sustainable restaurant across the museum that is a terrific choice for lunch or dinner outside by the water.
- Apollonia: Apollonia is located adjacent to the museum and is family-friendly. You can reach the restaurant on a boat.
- Budget stays: Hotel The Globe (from £38 | 820 m), THIS HO(S)TEL (from £44 | 930 m), Hotel Hortus (from £46 | 850 m)
- Mid-range stays: Hotel Park Plantage (from £57 | 870 m), Hotel de Jonker (from £70 | 910 m), Hotel Fine Harmony (from £76 | 520 m)
- Luxury stays: Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam (from £164 | 570 m), Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace (from £178 | 850 m), DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station (from £191 | 530 m)
- Anne Frank House: Plan a visit to the famous Anne Frank House to learn where the famous Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank lived and hid during the Nazi persecution.
- Van Gogh Museum: The Van Gogh Museum is a Dutch art museum dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh. You will find his greatest works here along with his contemporaries.
- Rijksmuseum: The largest art museum in the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum in Amsterdam that showcases the art and history of the country.
- ARTIS Royal Zoo: Natura Artis Magistra, aka Artis, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. It is home to an arboretum, an aquarium, a planetarium, and a large collection of art and sculptures.
Frequently Asked Questions about NEMO Science Museum tickets
Can I leave and re-enter the museum with the same ticket?
Re-entry on the same day is usually not allowed unless you have a special pass or membership.
Is there a guided tour available?
NEMO Science Museum is designed for self-exploration, but there are special demonstrations and science shows scheduled throughout the day. Keep an eye on the event board when you arrive.
Are there interactive experiences?
Yes! Nearly every exhibit in the museum is interactive. You can conduct chemistry experiments, test your reflexes, play with water power, and even generate electricity.
Is photography allowed inside the NEMO Science Museum?
Yes, photography is allowed throughout most of the museum. However, it’s best to check specific exhibit areas for any restrictions.
Is the NEMO Science Museum suitable for adults?
Absolutely! While it’s a fantastic destination for kids, many exhibits are designed to engage curious minds of all ages. Adults can enjoy fascinating science displays, rooftop views, and workshops.
Is there parking available?
There is no dedicated parking at the museum, but you can use nearby public parking garages like Parking Centrum Oosterdok.
What is the history of the NEMO Science Museum?
NEMO Science Museum was originally founded in 1923 as the Museum van den Arbeid (Museum of Labor). Over the years, it evolved into the Netherlands’ premier interactive science center. The iconic green building, resembling a ship, was designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano and opened in 1997.
From happy customers
Hanna
UkraineMärz, 2026
NEMO Science Museum (Fast-Track Tickets) — tested with a 5-year-old and honestly, a very smart choice 👌
We spent several hours there and it was a mix of fun + learning (the rare combo that actually works). The fast-track tickets were totally worth it — no long waiting, straight into the action.
Inside — 5 floors of interactive experiments, games, and “touch everything” science. Kids don’t just watch — they do. And that’s exactly why they love it
NEMO Science Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Mykyta
GermanyJan., 2026
Had an amazing time at the NEMO Museum! Booking through Headout was a breeze thanks to its sleek and simple interface. It turned out to be one of the most delightful and engaging experiences of my trip. Five stars!
NEMO Science Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Wilma
GermanyMärz, 2026
Great organization, world-famous paintings, comfortable seating.
Souvenir shop: something for everyone, no kitsch
Highly recommended for visitors of all ages
View original review in German
Combo: The Upside Down + Rijksmuseum Entry Tickets
Kinereth
IsraelMärz, 2026
We entered on time and without any queue at all. The museum is beautiful. We mainly visited the “Metamorphoses” exhibition; the explanations were clear and accessible. The artworks were diverse and beautiful—some of them truly breathtaking.
Combo: The Upside Down + Rijksmuseum Entry Tickets
Michael
United KingdomOkt., 2025
+ 2 more
Mike Tom , The staff are really friendly and welcoming. I use the audio self guide tour which was really good and informative a lot to see with paintings and models of ships and boats and fashion which I am very interested in also on the actual boat itself was a really good experience with the different floors and the 3-D animation Which takes you into and around the harbour and shows life as it was in the early years of Amsterdam a really good day out for the family kids will enjoy a lot to do for the kids paintings drawings not forgetting the restaurant once again very welcoming and friendly staff and reasonable prices The security staff were really helpful and friendly. A really good fun day out. Highly recommend:
Combo: NEMO Science Museum + National Maritime Museum Tickets
Emmanuel
Apr., 2026
This is my first time in Amsterdam, and thanks to this combo ticket, I was able to explore the city and its canals. I highly recommend it.
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City Sightseeing: Amsterdam Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Rijksmuseum Entry Tickets
M
United KingdomMärz, 2026
Fantastic time at the rijksmuseum taking us through the Dutch masters and varying times of Dutch history. Complementary art lesson was a wonderful way of Interaction.and exploration
Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Rijksmuseum Tickets
Kornelia
GermanyMärz, 2026
Very well curated with carefully selected exhibits. Unfortunately, there is no literature or documentation in German—even though German is the most widely spoken native language in the EU! What a shame!
View original review in German
Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Rijksmuseum Tickets