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per ticket$72.97
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You want the official city-card option
It is sold by the Official site and includes the I amsterdam City Card for 24 hours / 1 day.
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The standalone NEMO Science Museum ticket is listed at 22 EUR, below the other options.
See the offers →You want NEMO Science Museum plus a canal cruise
This GetYourGuide option combines admission with a canal cruise for 34 EUR.
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Lowest listed price for NEMO Science MuseumGetYourGuide — "Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket"Official availability when partner inventory is limitedOfficial site — "I amsterdam City Card 24 hours / 1 day"Shortest visit focused only on NEMO Science MuseumGetYourGuide — "Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket"Want to combine the museum with another Amsterdam experienceGetYourGuide — "Amsterdam: Canal Cruise & NEMO Science Museum"Best value for a museum visit plus canal sightseeingGetYourGuide — "Amsterdam: Canal Cruise & NEMO Science Museum"Prefer buying through the official sellerOfficial site — "I amsterdam City Card 24 hours / 1 day"
Good to know
Practical notes before your visit.
TimingFor the quietest visit, choose a weekday after 14:00; NEMO Science Museum says it is often less busy then. Standard hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30, with Monday opening added during school holidays, public holidays and from April to September, so weekday afternoons outside those periods are the strongest low-crowd window.
EntranceGo to Oosterdok 2; NEMO Science Museum’s distinctive copper-green building is easy to spot from Amsterdam Centraal Station. Enter through the designated entrance and allow time for possible access control or a bag search, since skip-the-line access does not remove security checks. Small lockers are available, but suitcases cannot be stored on site.
PriceThe official-seller benchmark shown here is €67 for the “I amsterdam City Card 24 hours / 1 day,” while the partner options are €22 for “Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket” and €34 for “Amsterdam: Canal Cruise & NEMO Science Museum.” These are different products, so compare the included benefits and check the final checkout total before booking.
DiscountsChildren aged 0–3, Museumkaart holders, VriendenLoterij VIP cardholders, Stadspas holders and I amsterdam City Card holders can enter NEMO Science Museum free of charge, but they still need a ticket with a start time and must show the valid card or pass at the entrance. CJP and student-card holders qualify for reduced admission; visitors accompanying someone who cannot navigate the museum independently can enter free. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and every visitor should reserve a time slot because online booking guarantees admission on the chosen day.
Planning your visit
NEMO Amsterdam, also known historically as Science Center NEMO and newMetropolis, occupies the distinctive green copper ship structure designed by Renzo Piano above the IJtunnel roof. From Amsterdam Central Station, it is about a 15-minute walk; the official current bus route is bus 42 to Kadijksplein, while older directions may mention Bus 22 Kadijksplein.
Inside, the interactive exhibitions turn science into hands-on science experiments rather than display-only galleries. Humania exhibition explores the human body and behaviour, The Laboratory offers practical experiments, and the Chain Reaction demonstration shows potential and kinetic energy in a live sequence. Sensational Science and the Energetica exhibition are useful names to recognise in older programme and exhibition references.
A time slot reservation is used for museum entry, and the official opening hours Tuesday to Sunday are 10:00-17:30. Families can combine the permanent floors with family science workshops, while children under 13 must visit with an adult; the museum also offers activities suitable for different ages, with some activities restricted to visitors aged 6 and over.
The rooftop terrace panorama is available from the free rooftop square, which opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30; use the east-side stairs or the lift for the accessible lower terrace. The roof gives views toward Amsterdam landmarks including Het Scheepvaartmuseum, making it worthwhile even when you do not have time for every gallery.
Before you buy
Concrete caveats: security, bags, cancellation, time slots.
- A timed start ticket is still required for free or discounted visitors, including Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card and Stadspas holders; the qualifying card or pass is checked at entry.
- Skip-the-line wording does not remove admission checks: NEMO Science Museum may inspect visitors and luggage, and refusing a bag search can mean denied entry without a ticket refund.
- Small lockers are available, but they require a 50-cent coin or NEMO coin, and suitcases cannot be stored.
- Children under 13 cannot visit independently and must be accompanied by an adult, while some activities are intended only for visitors aged 6 and over.
- A ticket bought in advance becomes invalid when the time or period printed on it expires, so keep the ticket available on your phone and follow the ticket conditions even though NEMO Science Museum says early or late arrival is generally not a problem.
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask most.
Can I use a mobile ticket at NEMO Science Museum?
Yes. You can show your ticket on your phone; printing is optional. Tickets have a start time, which helps spread arrivals throughout the day.
What happens if I arrive late for my time slot?
Arriving earlier or later than the start time is not considered a problem by NEMO Science Museum. Your ticket still becomes invalid when the period stated on it expires, so avoid arriving after the ticket’s valid period.
Can I cancel or change my NEMO Science Museum ticket?
Online tickets can be changed through the ticket self-service tool by selecting a new date and time. Cancellation requests are submitted through Ticket Support, and the museum says refund requests are processed within 30 working days; partner bookings follow the cancellation terms shown by the seller.
Is buying from the official site better than buying from a partner?
The official online booking guarantees admission on the chosen day, while the ticket counter only sells tickets still available that day. A partner can be useful when the official inventory does not suit your plans, but check the partner’s final checkout total, inclusions and cancellation terms before paying.
Do bags go through security at NEMO Science Museum?
Yes. NEMO Science Museum may carry out access control and inspect bags; refusing a search can result in denied entry without a refund. Sharp objects, weapons and hazardous substances are prohibited, so travel with only essential belongings.
Do children and free or reduced-price visitors still need a ticket?
Yes. Children aged 0–3, Museumkaart holders and holders of other eligible passes or discount cards still need a booking or ticket with a start time, and the qualifying card or pass is checked at the entrance. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
When is the ticket counter most likely to be a problem?
The ticket counter only sells tickets that remain available on the day, so it cannot guarantee entry at your preferred time. Booking online is the safer choice, especially on school-holiday days, public holidays and Mondays when NEMO Science Museum may also be open.
