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NEMO Science Museum

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Source: nemosciencemuseum.nl, checked 11 Nov 2026.

The green copper hull shaped NEMO Science Museum rising from the waterfront in Amsterdam — Photo: Alexander Svensson / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The largest science centre in the Netherlands, on Oosterdok, with interactive exhibitions, experiments and workshops for all ages.

Time needed 3 hours

Best time Morning

Rainy day With kids

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What's on at NEMO Science Museum

Upcoming events at NEMO Science Museum and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Amsterdam events calendar.

Exhibition On now From €21.50

Technium

16 Jun to 31 Dec NEMO Science Museum, Eastern Docklands

Exhibition at NEMO Science Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Alexander Svensson, CC BY 2.0

Concert Starts tomorrow

Open Dag Klassiek, Jazz, Docent muziek

14 Nov Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Eastern Docklands

Time 10:30-16:15

Concert at Conservatorium van Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Illumination Starts in 13 days From €29.75

Amsterdam Light Festival

26 to 28 Nov Diverse Locaties / Various locations, Eastern Docklands

Time 16:30-23:00

Festival or event at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Festival

Gluren Bij De Buren festival

31 Jan 2027 Diverse Locaties / Various locations, Eastern Docklands

Time 12:00-17:00

Festival or event at Diverse Locaties / Various locations, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Festival

Chinees Nieuwjaar

6 Feb 2027 Diverse Locaties / Various locations, Eastern Docklands

Time 15:30-22:45

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Smaller local events nearby

Forest of the City | Anouk Griffioen Exhibition
18 to 21 Nov · raam art space, Eastern Docklands
An exhibition at raam art space, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
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Common Ground: Inez de Brauw, Bo Bosk, Yaima Carrazana, Abul Hisham, Clinton Kabena, Daniel Tetteh Nartey and Lotte Werkema Exhibition
19 Nov 2026 to 15 Jan 2027 · Vriend van Bavink Gallery, Eastern Docklands
An exhibition at Vriend van Bavink Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
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Nearby

NEMO Science Museum Rooftop Viewpoint · right here Rooftop plaza on top of the NEMO Science Museum, reached by the staircases on the east side, with views over the IJ and the city. Hannekes Boom Cafe · 3 min walk A cafe-restaurant on the Dijksgracht in the Eastern Docklands, with seating inside and outside. Het Scheepvaartmuseum Museum · 4 min walk The National Maritime Museum, which shows 500 years of Dutch maritime history in one of the world's best-known maritime collections. Bakers & Roasters Kadijksplein Cafe · 5 min walk The Kadijksplein branch of Bakers & Roasters, a New Zealand-style brunch cafe. Bimhuis Nightlife · 6 min walk A jazz club on Piet Heinkade that has celebrated jazz and improvised music for more than 50 years. Montelbaanstoren Landmark · 6 min walk A tower beside the Oudeschans canal, in the east of the old centre.

Around Eastern Docklands

NEMO, the maritime museum and the IJ waterfront

The Eastern Docklands lie on the IJ east of Centraal Station, with the NEMO Science Museum, the maritime museum and the concert halls on the waterfront.

Eastern Docklands has 7 places on the Roam Amsterdam map: 2 museums, 2 cafes, 2 bars and 1 viewpoint. Read the Eastern Docklands guide.

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Nightlife · 6 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of NEMO Science Museum?: Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam.
How long do you need at NEMO Science Museum?: Plan for 3 hours.
When is the best time to visit NEMO Science Museum?: Morning.

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