NEMO : info and guided tour

Introduction to NEMO

NEMO is Amsterdam’s major science museum, located on the waterfront at Oosterdok 2. Dedicated to science and technology, it offers interactive exhibitions designed to make research, innovation, and everyday phenomena accessible to everyone, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation.

The building is immediately recognizable by its ship-bow silhouette, rising above the waters of the Oosterdok basin. Designed by architect Renzo Piano, it has become one of the city’s visual landmarks. Its green, sloping structure, both modern and striking, blends with Amsterdam’s harbor landscape.

Inside, NEMO is famous for its spaces devoted to scientific discovery in a very hands-on form. The museum features interactive installations, demonstrations, and playful exhibits that invite visitors to handle, observe, and understand. This approach makes it one of the best-known cultural venues in the Netherlands.

NEMO’s rooftop terrace is also one of its emblematic features. It offers a wide view of central Amsterdam and the Oosterdok, while extending the identity of the building. Between distinctive architecture, urban panorama, and a scientific journey, NEMO combines a cultural visit with discovery of the cityscape.

Discover Amsterdam with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand NEMO by providing insight into its architecture, museum design choices, and its place in Amsterdam’s landscape. The tour also makes it possible to place the museum in its scientific and urban context, with a more precise and vivid reading of the site.