NEMO Science Museum

NEMO Science Museum is Amsterdam's landmark science center, housed in a distinctive green ship-shaped building designed by Renzo Piano on the IJ waterfront. The museum features five floors of interactive exhibits designed to make science and technology accessible through hands-on experimentation. The themed floors explore different aspects of science: Amazing Constructions focuses on engineering and building, where visitors construct bridges, buildings, and machines while learning structural principles. World of Shapes examines geometry, patterns, and mathematics through puzzles and spatial challenges. The Chemistry Lab allows visitors to conduct supervised experiments creating reactions, testing substances, and learning chemical principles. The Human Being section explores biology, health, and the human body. The newest floor, Energetica, examines energy, electricity, and sustainability through interactive installations. The museum emphasizes active participation - visitors are expected to push buttons, pull levers, conduct experiments, and engage physically with exhibits. The Wonder Lab features dedicated areas for younger children aged 6-8. Special shows and demonstrations occur throughout the day, often involving spectacular chemical reactions or physics demonstrations. The rooftop plaza is a public space open to all (free access) offering panoramic views over Amsterdam, especially beautiful at sunset. In summer, the rooftop hosts additional activities and a café. The museum shop sells educational toys, science kits, and books. The central Amsterdam location on the waterfront makes it easily accessible and allows combining with other city attractions. NEMO achieves its mission of making science accessible, demystifying complex concepts through playful interaction, and inspiring curiosity in visitors of all ages.