NEMO Science Museum: Entry Ticket
Hands-on science exhibits across five floors, a rooftop terrace with Amsterdam views, and enough experiments to fill an afternoon.
- Explore interactive exhibits covering physics, chemistry, biology and engineering
- Mix experiments yourself in a hands-on chemistry lab
- Watch a giant Rube Goldberg-style chain reaction in action
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NEMO Science Museum: Entry Ticket
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September 2026
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About this ticket
Book a timed entry slot to guarantee your admission to the NEMO Science Museum. Your ticket gives you access to all five floors of interactive exhibits and the rooftop terrace.
What's not included
- Food inside exhibit galleries
- Flash photography
Practical info
The ticket is valid for your selected date and time slot. Age ranges for booking are: adult (18–99), youth (13–17), and child (4–12). A maximum of 20 tickets can be booked in one transaction.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Show this on your mobile device or as a printed copy at the entrance for admission.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable and date changes are not permitted after booking.
This ticket secures your entry for a specific date and time, letting you plan your visit in advance.
Choose your date
September 2026
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This adult-only ticket gives you entry on a set date, with your exact entry time confirmed after booking.
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£20.65
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About this ticket
This ticket provides admission for one adult to the NEMO Science Museum on your chosen date. Your specific entry time will be allocated by the museum and sent to you by email after you complete your booking.
Practical info
This ticket is valid for one adult on the selected date. The supplier states it is for '4 years and older'. Your entry time is assigned by the museum after booking and is not known beforehand.
How to redeem
After booking, you will receive a separate email from the supplier containing your ticket and assigned entry time. You must show a printed copy of this ticket at the cashier desk.
Important notes
- Your exact entry time is allocated by the museum and confirmed via email after you book.
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
This adult-only ticket gives you entry on a set date, with your exact entry time confirmed after booking.
About this experience
Housed in a striking green, ship-shaped building overlooking Amsterdam's harbour, the NEMO Science Museum turns physics, chemistry and biology into something you can touch, pull apart and test for yourself. Inside you'll find exhibits built around everyday questions — how wind forms, why rainbows appear, how sound travels — answered through interactive stations rather than glass display cases.
What sets this science museum apart is the sheer range of things to do with your hands. Mix reactions in a working chemistry lab, trigger a giant Rube Goldberg-style chain reaction, or step inside a bubble large enough to stand in. The exhibits span multiple floors and cover engineering and biology alongside the core physics and chemistry displays, giving you plenty of ground to cover before heading up top.
The rooftop terrace is worth building time into your visit for. It has its own set of experiments to try outdoors, plus views over Amsterdam's rooftops and waterways that make it a natural place to pause between exhibits. This entry ticket gives you access to the full museum for the day, so you can move between floors at your own pace.
What to expect
Once inside, you're free to explore the NEMO Science Museum's floors in whatever order interests you, with exhibits grouped loosely around physics, chemistry, biology and engineering. Early on you might find yourself testing sound by whispering across a five-metre gap, or working out how rainbows form at one of the light-based stations. The chemistry lab and the giant chain-reaction machine tend to be highlights worth timing into your visit, along with the chance to step inside an oversized soap bubble.
Save time toward the end of your visit for the rooftop terrace, where a further set of experiments sits alongside open views across Amsterdam. Most visits run two to three hours depending on how many exhibits you stop at, and since the ticket is for entry only, you can move through the museum at your own speed rather than following a fixed route or schedule.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the museum spans multiple floors with plenty of walking between exhibits
- Check the museum's opening hours before you visit, as they run from 10:00 to 17:30
- The rooftop terrace is exposed to the weather, so dress for outdoor conditions if you plan to spend time up there
- Many exhibits are interactive and hands-on, so allow extra time if you want to try everything rather than just look
- Arrive earlier in the day if you want to explore at a relaxed pace before it gets busier
- The museum suits a few hours of your day, so plan your schedule around a visit of two to three hours
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning that once booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. This applies to both ticket types available for the NEMO Science Museum. Therefore, it is important to ensure your schedule is confirmed before making a purchase. If you need to change your visit date, you will need to book a new ticket. Please consider this policy when planning your visit.
