Experts' Choice Award NEMO Science Museum
What the experts agree on
NEMO's interactive science exhibits—from giant bubbles to hands-on labs—make complex concepts fun for kids and adults alike. The striking Renzo Piano-designed building overlooking the IJ river is architectural eye-candy that matches the engaging
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Perched atop the entrance to the IJ Tunnel is NEMO, the largest museum of science and technology in the Netherlands." Full review
Time Out "Nemo opened in 1998 and has gone from strength to strength as a truly kid-friendly science museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Resembling an enormous green hull facing the IJ river, Nemo is the work of Renzo Piano, architect of the Pompidou Centre in Paris." Full review
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Don't miss the fine views of the city from the roof.
Fodor's "Attractions range from giant "bubbles" on the ground floor to experiments in the Wonder Lab and interactive exhibitions like Teen Facts. Kids and adults love it." Full review
Frommer's "A fount of science and technology, NEMO is housed in a swooping modern building in the Eastern Dock, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Building bridges, blowing life-size bubbles and taking in the different floors with their instructive and fun exhibits...NEMO, an interactive science museum"
Independent "Children will particularly love the NEMO Science Museum which is a thrilling, interactive platform with many engaging games and methodical experiments"
National Geographic "If you have kids (or are a kid at heart), you won't want to miss the NEMO science museum. Most of the exhibits are designed to be touched—and the green, hull-shaped building is pretty..."
Rough Guide "If you're traveling with kids, be sure to visit the NEMO Science Museum. This interactive museum is filled with hands-on exhibits that make learning fun, from learning how the human body..."
Lonely Planet "Five floors of hands-on exhibits at this green-copper, boat-shed science museum make it a fantastic outing with kids. In "Life in the Universe", for instance, they can guard the planet..."
