NEMO Science Center, Science museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
NEMO Science Center spans across five floors in a ship-shaped building, featuring interactive exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
The museum originated in 1923 as the Museum of Labor on Rozengracht street, founded by artist Herman Heijenbrock to showcase industrial and technological developments.
Each year, NEMO Science Center welcomes more than 500,000 visitors who participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrations that explain scientific principles.
Located at Oosterdok, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30, with accessibility features for wheelchair users throughout the building.
The sloped roof of the building, designed by Renzo Piano, functions as an open-air plaza offering views of Amsterdam while incorporating scientific elements into its design.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1923
Architects: Renzo Piano, Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Address: Oosterdok 2 1011VX
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +31205313233
Email: info@e-nemo.nl
Website: https://nemosciencemuseum.nl/en
GPS coordinates: 52.37385,4.91211
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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