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Visit ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, one of the five most oldest zoos in the world. Enhance your visit with ARTIS-Micropia, the world's only microbe museum and discover the most powerful life on earth in the heart of Amsterdam.
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- One of the oldest zoos in the world with historical buildings and monuments
- Hundreds of different animal species in the city centre
- Visit the world’s first and only museum of microbes
- Discover the hidden world of microbes
Children
Child ticket for 3-12 year olds
0-2 year olds enter for free with a paying adult
Opening hours
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo:
Monday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
ARTIS-Micropia:
Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00
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Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled
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Please note that ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is a smoke-free park
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Accessibility
- Free access to bathroom
- Wheelchair friendly
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Artis (tram 14) and Weesperplein (metro 51, 53 & 54).
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The perfect mix of nature and culture
Combine a day at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, the oldest zoo of the Netherlands, with a visit of Micropia, the world’s first and only museum about microbes. ARTIS, as the zoo is locally referred to, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam. The zoo was founded in 1838 and is home to thousands of animals and over 700 trees and plant types from all around the world.
Enjoy a relaxing day at the zoo, away from the hustle and bustle of the Dutch capital. Pay a visit to the giraffes and zebras in the Savanna, see the new lion enclosure that opened in 2023, marvel at the strength of elephants and the agility of jaguars or visit the enchanting butterfly pavilion. Be amazed by the many species living side by side in the Forest House and Bird House.
Learn more about the animals’ natural living environments and the zoo’s efforts to preserve endangered species and biodiversity. Furthermore, the zoo includes a fascinating planetarium where you are escorted on an adventure in space. Travel across the stars, moons, planets and even entire galaxies faster than the speed of light.
More than meets the eye
You can’t see them yet trillions of them are all around and on us: microbes. Around two-thirds of life on earth consists of microorganism that you cannot see without a microscope. Micropia is the world’s first museum completely dedicated to microbes and is an unforgettable experience for adults and children alike. Micropia was founded in 2014 and reveals a whole new world to its visitors.
Microbes are all around us and an integral part of life; they are the smallest yet most powerful lifeforms on earth. More than 700 species of bacteria live in your mouth alone, time to step into the Kiss-O-Meter to find out what happens to them when you kiss someone. Every day at 13.00 and 16.00, the Micropia laboratory technicians share interesting microbe facts in the museum and answer all your questions
Micropia is a high-tech and immersive multimedia experience that will let you enter the realm of what’s usually hidden from our eyes. Modern microscopes, interactive displays and state-of-the-art equipment bring the world of our powerful little neighbours to life, making the award winning exhibitions an unforgettable experience for the whole family!
Book your ARTIS Royal Zoo + Micropia combi tickets here
Crown your trip to the Dutch capital with a visit to the ARTIS Royal Zoo and Micropia which are conveniently located next to each other. Visit both of these unique attractions in Amsterdam for a great value price and discover life around you from a new perspective. Purchase your combination tickets now to ensure availability, avoid long queues at the ticket counter and spend an unforgettable day in Amsterdam!
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charlottegL7749YY
Absolutely amazing
Here on holiday with the family and decided to visit the zoo after it was recommended to me by a couple of my uni tutors. ARTIS is probably the best zoo I’ve ever been to. It feels like you are a part of the animals’ world as their enclosures are so well done and natural. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable on the animals they are talking about.
Apr 14, 2025zakhb2023
Really nice zoo
Really nice zoo , very clean and there’s sea lot of animals that I really like like the sea lines , chimps and the gorillas . Altogether it was a really nice experience.
Apr 2, 2025Mynewroad
Impressive zoo with ongoing maintenance. Excellent to see
Expect a good 2 to 3 hours of walking. And that's with the aquarium closed. Massive complex that has renovations ongoing all over. Big open spaces, non cramped habitats for the animals. Did a good deed and handed in a dropped bank card and other things to reception yesterday. Hopefully the lady got her items back. Staff and maintenance are everywhere. The planetarium is for children and all in Dutch.
Mar 27, 2025700viktorijaj
Gorgeous zoo, prep your walking shoes!
We loved the zoo! Including a lunch break we were there from 11am till about 5pm. I didn’t care that aquarium and a bunch of exhibits were out of order, it’s just part of a big place like that that some things might not be available to be viewed at times. Certainly plenty to see. The cafes had a good selection of meals as well. Gift shop had many cool souvenirs there. Our only 2 criticisms was that the puma and leopard enclosures which looked so tight and small. I mean the puma was very unhappy and walked in circles :( We really hope they get an upgrade soon, just like the other animals have! Second, the walkthrough bird area (the black body/ red beak birds) - rocks could do with a frequent wash down. It reeked and looked so bad. Otherwise, beautiful inner city zoo!!
Mar 10, 2025E5784FKkatiew
So much to enjoy, great for nature lovers
Bigger than it looks on the map. Absolutely stunning. So much nature everywhere. The bird house and butterfly house was my favourite. Lovely to see so many herons everywhere nesting in the trees with the storks and rose-ringed parakeets. I noticed that the animals all looked happy, except the wolves who could do with a bigger enclosure. Also funny how some of the animals seem to come to see you. This is definitely a place where you need to take your time to enjoy everything the zoo has to offer. Wish there was an English map.
Feb 26, 2025garyhI893NL
Artis Not just a Zoo
Artis "Zoo" is a fantastic day out. All animals in a conservation setting to help their wild counterparts. A baby black jaguar had been born late 2024. An incredible sight cuddled up with it's mum. There's plenty to see from butterfly, insect, reptiles and big elephants giraffe and zebras. Cafes are dotted about for rest breaks and lots of helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand to explain things. Your ticket also gets you a discount into Micropia the microbe experience which is all indoors and fascinating with interactive exhibits for everyone old and young. Two tram stops get you either 5 mins walk or right outside the main gate. Well worth the visit we got lost in the adventure for 5 hours.
Feb 20, 2025kenazj2025
The best zoo I have ever been to
This is the best Zoo I have ever been too. This zoo has a planetarium that I had to record and post it on my YouTube channel. We learned about animals with the following characteristics and descriptions. I learned about planets and stars with the planetarium video with information and comparing the inner and outer solar system including Pluto, also known as the dwarf planet. I would recommend on watching the planetarium
Feb 11, 2025W3688IAabbyw
Best zoo I’ve been to!
Amazing zoo! They have so many animals and everything you would want to see/do. Lots of cafes and friendly staff if you need anything. Would definitely go again!
Jan 27, 2025PaulW723
was just what I needed !!!!
I went to ARTIS after visiting the National Holocaust Museum, which was pretty heavy, so I wanted to chill and watch some animals, on entyry to the zoo a chimp ran above me between tree's making a racket, which was just what I needed !!!! I went in quite late and most of the big animals were already in their houses and out of sight, like lions, Elephants, Giraffes etc, so abit disappouiting, but was a good walk around to clear my head. White wolves were cool, Ape & Bird house were interesting. It is quite a small zoo these days, being old and in a city centre, but animals look well looked after. I went to this as I had the Iamsterdam card which gave free access, so worth checking out the Iamsterdam card, as I saved allot of money by using the card and tried a few things I would not have paid for, like this one, which turned out to be a highlight of my trip.
Jan 27, 2025nordmia
Nice Zoo.
Good attraction. There is more than one cafe on site. Lots of animals to see. Worth a trip. We used out "I Amsterdam City tourist card". when we visited on a Saturday, wasnt too busy. East to get to from Amsterdam Central station. The ARTIS-Groote Museum is located on site too. Very interesting museum.
Jan 26, 2025jerseyscampi
A day out for the family
We spent the best part of a day at the Artis Zoo. There were a good variety of animals to see even in the cold weather. Easy to get to, just jump on the number 14 Tram and get off at the Artis stop and the Zoo is across the road. A variety of snack places are available and also a good gift shop. Kids will love it here with all the animals to see and play areas for them to jump around. Al i all, good value for money and a good day out.
Jan 6, 2025mrscatalano
magical spot to experience
A beautiful spot in Amsterdam. surrounding the zoo and inside the zoo it feels like a magical place. the food is really good in the restaurant even though it is vegetarian and vegan, i was pleasantly surprised how good it tasted. lovely elephants and giraffes who seem to be very happy and very curious of the guests
Nov 11, 2024OnAir64046
Great visit
Good visit to this zoo. Animals are well cared for and staff informative. Quite a few cafes within the zoo. This was a return visit as we were here in 2018.
Nov 4, 2024millieg02
Fantastic zoo! 100% would recommend
Highlight of our trip. This zoo was fantastic and so reasonably priced! You can literally walk through animal enclosures and could get much closer to some of the bigger animals compared to any other zoo I’ve been to. Yes some enclosures could be slightly bigger but it reassured me that these animals were all rescued. The staff we interacted with were so friendly and I would recommend this zoo to anyone
Nov 1, 2024tana_560
It was amazing!
My girlfriend and I bought ticktets for the whole thing, but sadly we only had time for the ZOO and Micropia. Both were delightful experiences! The Micropia center is very interesting and fun - they give you stuff to do and you can interact with basically everything. And the ZOO is just huge and amazing! All of the people who work there are very helpful and you can practically ask them anything about the animals. Loved it❤️
Oct 11, 2024515anniinah
Happy day at zoo
I normally get sad about zoos, because animals are in cages but this wasn’t like it. They got their own areas, not small cages, and clearly they enjoyed their life - or almost all others than couple wallabies, who looked like they are annoyed and hate everyone. Paths were clear, there were benches and staff was super helpful. Definately recommend! Ticket was quite expensive.
Oct 10, 2024JazmanSD
An amazing zoo
Me and my partner had amazing time at artis Amsterdam zoo first the staff was very nice and welcoming and the animals habitat was so clean and they seem so happy and so much space to move around and enjoy a natural life so wanted to share my thoughts. Best zoo I been to so far.
Sep 27, 2024alicenash
A lovely day
Our group had free entry to the zoo with our IAmsterdam cards, and I’m glad we went. It was a super zoo and you got some good looks at the animals, particularly the elephants and the cute baby giraffe currently there! The enclosures are quite small as it’s a city zoo but it seems well managed. We also visited Micropia (separate entry fee but also free with our cards) which was a brilliant museum and far exceeded our expectations as a last day of the holiday activity.
Sep 25, 2024maffym2014
Great experience. I saw a zoo looking after their animals.
I was looking for someone else to see and do in Amsterdam, so I did this zoo trip, and what a great experience I had there, The animals all looked very well kept and healthy plus going round it was all very clean so easy to just walk around, beautiful animals inside and the elephants looked amazing big healthy and well looked after.
Sep 25, 2024tarab860
Great zoo!
Enjoyed this zoo on my previous trip to Amsterdam so decided to visit again this time (I actually ended up going twice!). The zoo it situated in a quieter area of Amsterdam and it easily accessible by tram or walking. Staff were all really friendly and the zoo was easy to navigate. I'd highly recommend visiting the cafe situated over the left side of the park, near the giraffe and zebra enclosure. There is a great terrace where you can sit and watch the animals. Overall a great activity if you're looking for something different to do while in Amsterdam!
Aug 29, 2024buddsandi
A hidden place to discover
Found by walking from my Hotel The Lancaster across the road. What an amazing surprise to see flamingos dancing in their pond. The wonderful layout of this incredible area is just like finding a jewel in the jungle. The panther and its chilling call. The beautiful trees as you stroll from animal to animal the elephants the giraffes, the new and beautiful lions den. Enjoy their space. I spent the day just absorbing it all.
Aug 27, 2024Seanwalshsolo25
Amazing find in Amsterdam
Amazed at the amount if space and animals there were here. Definitly worth a visit. Loads to see and do for adults and kids. Loads of restaurants and cafes as well.
Aug 25, 2024Andimau5
The Best Zoo
I have been to this zoo many times and every time was a brilliant experience. I asked my friend what animal do you want to see. He said elephants and literally less than 30 minutes later we saw 4 beautiful elephants, one large male, 2 large females and 2 lovely babies. They were less than 5 meters away so we got a great view of their size and behaviour. It was such a lovely experience to be able to show my friend and enjoy the up close and personal experience myself. My favourite part is the walk in enclosure where you are up close to the sloths, marmosets and lizards with absolutely no fence or cage in between. You walk into their world, you see what they see with nothing in between. The cafes and food courts are very reasonably priced. With the view of giraffes and zebras walking by as you eat your meal is just next world worthy. I have been to many zoos all over Europe and this zoo is by far the best. Every time I visit it has been updated and improved upon so you see where your entrance fee is being spent. Overall if you like animals and want to see them in a minimal enclosure that is safe but lets the animals roam free then this is the zoo for you.
Aug 17, 2024KernowYums
Defo worth a visit
This is the best zoo we’ve ever visited - you can get so close to the animals and they have so much more space. There are a lot of different areas that overlap above and below ground, it feels very natural and flowy
Aug 12, 2024justoneofseven
Great family day out
An enjoyable day out for our family. We booked the zoo as a space filler between other bookings and thought we’d pop in for a couple of hours. We didn’t have high hopes but we were wrong. We got round the zoo and saw everything in about 1.5 hours but we could have easily stayed twice as long. Even our teen daughters enjoyed it which is really saying something!
Aug 12, 2024CJOC94
Excellent zoo, very impressed
Very impressed with ARTIS, especially for a city zoo. Very well maintained and looked after throughout, with well thought out and enriched enclosures. Wide range of animals with excellent displays. Very rare to see so many captive animals so relaxed and displaying so many normal behaviours. Would highly recommend and love to come back.
Jul 29, 2024Climber597909
Not sure about this zoo, it was good as a zoo but didn’t mention any animal saving work so is it just cruelty for profit
I’m never sure with zoos. Are they protecting example of a species with programmes to rewind offspring or have they just ‘acquired’ animals (how?) from their natural habitat? Some zoos tell you all about their animal programs. I didn’t see much of this. There were a couple of programs mentioned for people which is something. If you put the potential cruelty aside it is a lovely place to visit. Well laid out to spread the people. Lots of greenery including beautiful edible gardens everywhere. Loads of animals to see. On a downside there was a dead bird in with some grass eating mammals, the elephants didn’t look like they had much greenery and the chimps were having lots of fights, could be natural behaviour, could be stress or lack of space.
Jul 2, 2024Samwardbutler
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo - 28/06/2024
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo - 28/06/2024 A really enjoyable zoo we went to on our trip to Amsterdam. I have not been to a zoo in a while and I forgot how fun they are! We were there for 2-3 hours, really good fun!
Jun 30, 2024X3703LAamyj
Huge zoo, great vibe
This zoo is huge the enclosures are large and it’s relatively easy to navigate your way around! They have good facilities although we brought our own food from the local shop! We didn’t do the aquarium but we spent the whole day at the zoo alone so we wouldn’t have had time to do both! Luckily we were able to see the majority of the animals who were all lying around or enjoying the enrichment in their environments I would definitely recommend this place if you want a fun day out and it is family friendly too
Jun 30, 2024robynj435
Very good
I would definitely recommend paying a visit to this zoo. They have a wide variety of animals to look at. The admission fee was 15€ each (students) which we found to be very affordable. The zoo itself is clean and easy to walk around and staff were friendly . There is a small gift shop on site and a large place to eat . Overall if you’re looking for something to do in Amsterdam this is worth the visit !
Jun 28, 2024D643ULjennyt
Beautiful zoo great day out! Hard to beat a visit here for animal lovers!
Wonderful day lovely zoo in beautiful setting: I would highly recommend it. Also very interesting to read up on its history especially during ww2 see Google ! Entry isn’t cheap But 2 euros for z map was worth it for the children to navigate their visit independently! Nice little outdoor cafe good coffee and cakes As a disabled visitor the park is Accessible we only hit one set of steps which stopped us visiting a very small section.parking I believe was 16 euros but easy to find and right outside the entrance perfect for disabled guests and little people and the end of the day! We’re we’re there all day and covered most of it leisurely but would go back to see what we missed because the kids were in charge and prioritised their favourites! Vegans catered very well for in one restaurant kids didn’t notice their nuggets weren’t chicken. They were really nice! Highlights: our a beautifully planted green space Stand still in the butterfly house and znd they come to you. Nice playgrounds around the zoo to burn off excited energy Our kids loved the large reptile house Gift shop was beautiful high quality otoys but with high prices a few pocket money items but not many.
Jun 15, 2024Happiness35626945944
Visited from the UK
The zoo's size I'd very impressive! Some of the enclosures are not the best size. The makaaks only have a tiny enclosure and the penguins didn't have deep enough water to swim in. The overall experience was very good and the gyro pizza that the restaurant offers was brilliant!
Jun 10, 2024Nomad30399104484
Great Attraction
Great experience. Big zoo, took us a long time to walk around and experience everything. Animals appear well looked after and mostly happy in their habitats. We had a pizza and a couple of bottles of beer whilst walking around and these were tasty and a reasonable price. Lots of places to explore and interesting facts littered around to read as you do so. Would deffo return if ever back in Amsterdam!
Jun 9, 2024jodss10
Amazing time 🐒
We came here as part of our day in Amsterdam. All the animals were out doing things and clearly well cared for. So much to see and staff really nice. Such a massive place, could definitely make here a whole day thing. Animals and surroundings were amazing and it’s not that far from main city centre. Half an hour walk or get the tram right outside takes 10 minutes if that.
May 23, 2024andyorphic
Beautiful
Probably the best zoo i have visited in europe. Besides all the amazing animals and variety of species, this zoo was truly amazing as a place aswell, the nature was relaxing and everything was beautiful.
May 12, 2024amyst3w
Loved it
Fantastic place. My personal favourite was the butterfly House. Lots to see. Gift shop was nice however I didn't see anything I liked unfortunately so could possibly do with more options. They serve vegan food which was great for me and decent value
May 2, 2024Casumbis
Nice city zoo
Nice zoo, great playground for the kids. The staff is really helpful and friendly. The animals seems to be well treated and happy
Apr 27, 2024rebeccap2694
Great zoo!
Great zoo with a really nice spread out set up, the habitats are all well kept. Would definitely recommend going, we were there over 2 hours!
Apr 11, 2024xLucy123
Nice for a few hours
We walked here for something to do for a few hours and it didn’t disappoint! We got there for around 11ish and left around 1-1:30ish. We saw everything apart from the jaguars as they weren’t out. It has lots of offer and plenty of opportunities throughout the park for a sit down. Lots of animals, birds, insects, flowers too see. Id recommend
Apr 3, 2024rosecharli
Definitely recommend.
I loved this zoo, one of the best I've been to. Lots of interactive stuff, animal houses and places to eat/drink. A smaller zoo due to being in the center of the city but still seemed to have more animals than the bigger zoos.
Mar 26, 2024Mango1302
worth the visit!
Really nice zoo, enclosures didn’t actually feel like enclosures. Animals seem well cared for. Not busy at every area, some parts you had all to yourself which was great. Only downside is the aquarium section was shut due to construction which we were not made aware of plus tickets were still full price. Slightly disappointed by this.
Mar 19, 2024Q2260JRannab
A stimulating day out.
An excellent collection of animals, insects, etc. All housed in interesting and suitable conditions. Overall the collection was in well kept and historic parkland. Choice of eating facilities, enjoyed both lunch and a final cup of tea and cake. The zoo particularly appeared to cater for families, discovery activities, etc. A playground for children within the zoo offered relaxing fun.
Mar 8, 2024Limagirl1975
Definitely recommend
This is probably the best zoo I've visited, beautiful grounds and buildings and the way it's set up makes you feel much closer to the animals than other zoos allow although it helped that it was quiet when we visited.
Mar 5, 2024Tabatha1998
Well worth a visit
A great range of animals, some of which are not on display in many other zoos. Some areas looked a little neglected or not overly-friendly to the actual animals on display (time to make it more about the animals and less about the visitors). We went in winter and the selection of food available was somewhat disappointing (not all cafes were open).
Feb 27, 2024LittleTink
Go visit - you won’t be disappointed!
We spent a couple of hours walking round the zoo and it really was a delight. There are lots of animals, all in a fabulous setting. We enjoyed watching the gorilla’s, they were content in eating their way into their enrichment. It must have been some kind of sweet/savoury liquid, it was encased in a flat tube and they had to use a piece of stick to get to their reward. The jaguar gave us a right fright as we walked down a dark passageway to see it walking towards us! We couldn’t see the glass, but were very happy when we did! We would have stayed longer but it absolutely chucked it down. Definitely recommend. And what a great idea of the little pull along trucks for little ones to sit in whilst going round the zoo! Genius!
Feb 22, 2024reviews2699
Decent Zoo
Going in the winter isn't brilliant. Also went not long after opening time which was probably a mistake. A lot of the animals still indoors and there's no access to the public for most of the enclosures. Spent a couple of hours there and was only able to see about 50% of the animals. But most importantly, they all looked well cared for and had a good amount of space to move around.
Feb 19, 2024floj721
Lovely city centre zoo.
I'm glad we visited this zoo. It's small but well laid out. On the day we visited it was raining rather heavily, so it wasn't too busy. There are lots of animals to see, and the ones we saw all looked well cared for and happy. Because of the weather there were some 'no shows' but who can blame them for not wanting to come outside in the rain! The aquarium is undergoing renovation atm, so that wasn't open. We took shelter in the small mammals walk through, which didn't disappoint. We had lunch too, which was reasonable and filling. All in all I would definitely recommend this zoo for a visit. Good value for money.
Feb 15, 2024otl
Really sweet zoo
This little zoo was a revelation. Ignore any reviews here which describe it as sad or horrid. The zoo is a historic one, which sits in beautifully landscaped gardens. The animal enclosures are spacious and well designed on the whole. We visited on a freezing cold January day, but almost all the animals were visible and active and none of them looked stressed or uncomfortable in any way. The sea lions were particularly entertaining, the elephants were playing, the lions were doing what lions do ( lying around) and the giraffes were feeding happily. There is a good selection of animals, reptiles and birds on display and an added bonus was the sight of hundreds of wild herons and cormorants using the trees around the zoo as nesting areas. The zoo wasn’t crowded ( probably because of the weather) but there were a couple of school groups there. However they were so well hidden by the layout of the place that you would not have known. Good cafe and shop!
Feb 3, 2024wxvja
Pleasant
The partner and I enjoyed our time here. Plenty of Animals to be seen who were very socialable. They were not afraid to make themselves seen or heard. The layout was surprisingly good. I felt like I managed to see everything without having to go back on myself or go in different directions. The staff on hand were helpful. They even kindly held our bags somewhere safe so we could explore. Elephants and Giraffes were a fun highlight.
Feb 2, 2024CelticGirlLA
A worthwhile visit to this small and lovely zoo.
A lovely small and gorgeous zoo. It was lightly raining but it was still fairly crowded. The animals seemed happy and had space to roam. It was small and well designed. We were happy to be staying where we could walk over and enjoy this special place on our last day. It's worth a visit!
Jan 1, 2024DMAHayes
Unexpected artwork and brilliant displays
Beautifully displayed in a variety of visual and oral presentations, ARTIS Micropia was a delight even for this adult who is creeped out by the thought of mites living in my eyelashes! The space inside is extremely clean, well-organized, and spacious enough for groups and strollers / buggies. We went through a gate into the introductory area and waited for the elevator while learning about the first microscope and its creator. On the upper floor we were immersed in darkness to support looking through microscopes and seeing black-light illuminated substances. All placards were offered in both Dutch and English. The exhibits are touchable and there is a card that can be picked up upon entrance to stamp at various exhibits with an image of the featured microbe or organism. Back on the main floor is natural light with a tapestry version of fungus and video showing how the tapestry came together. Blown glass models of microscopic organisms also on display above dioramas. An interactive 6-foot long screen of a “sick person” for you to explore and heal their ails. Food with bacterial and fungal growth also on display and an explanation of preservatives’ impact. My 18-year old artist student was fascinated and enjoyed this museum tremendously. We were onsite for just about 2 hours. We are from the USA and used the Museumkaart tourist pass for entrance. There is a yummy burger spot across the block, and next door to that wonderful ice cream and sorbet. Make an afternoon of it!
Apr 16, 202520cintias
Hidden universe of microscopic life
The best museum ever to unlock the mysteries of the microscopic world. Microscopic life, up close: You get to see microorganisms that are usually invisible to the naked eye — through high-tech microscopes and interactive exhibits. Live microbes: Many of the displays show living organisms doing their thing in real time. Microbe passport: Visitors can collect "microbes" in a virtual passport — it’s part science, part game. Everyday connections: It shows how microbes live on us, in us, and around us — from gut health to cheese making to environmental cleanup.
Mar 26, 2025savinien16
Go and dive into the smallest living creatures world
The smallest living creatures in the world are presented in a creative way. You are invited to join in, smart applications make that you can follow bacteria, fungae, virusses in a beautiful way, with pictures, videos etc. There is even a 'kiss experience' :-) I was on my own, but surrounded by teenagers who loved the expereince, also as they had do perform little experiments and tasks. Then a biology student told us, in fluent English, how they run the museum, its labs and how they keep the small world alive. It was wonderful.
Jan 16, 2025melissacG5072ZV
Fun for all ages
On returning home, the customs agent asked our son what his favorite thing in Amsterdam was and he said this place. It far exceeded our expectations. It was very educational in a fun way (unless you are a germaphobe!) It was fun to see leaf cutter ants in action, too! I loved the glass art microbes on the first floor. Fun for all ages.
Jan 7, 2025Trail24933074874
Discover the hidden world of microbes at micropia
Micropia in Amsterdam is a truly fascinating museum dedicated to the world of microbes. You get the unique opportunity to see live microbes under a microscope, which is both educational and mesmerizing. The museum also features a lab where you can learn more about the science behind these tiny organisms. One of the highlights is the "Microbe of the Week," where researchers give a short and engaging presentation about a specific microbe, making the experience even more interactive and fun. It’s a must-visit for anyone curious about the unseen world around us!
Jan 3, 2025anamarina82
Wonderful concept and beautifully presented
Nothing like anything I've seen before! Almost everything in the museum is interactive. It's very fun and interesting for both kids and adults (no matter if you have a specific interest in the field or not). The exhibit is very diverse, and it doesn't get boring. We spent about two hours inside.
Nov 13, 2024annagD9905SE
A zoo for microbes!
Great attraction, suitable for adults, teens and young kids with interactive exhibits and tons of microbes to learn more about. You can scan your body, analyse a kiss, and study life under a microscope. Everyone working there was super friendly and happy to help too. A fun and unique experience.
Jul 28, 2024Climber597909
Well worth visiting. Probably highlight of the trip for my teen
Smallish but super interesting. Right next to zoo. My teen especially likes tardigrades, and there was lots to look at; we were there for about 2 hours. Good interactive exhibits.
Jul 2, 2024280hilaryt
Very interesting museum!
We visited this on our first full day in Amsterdam. There are so many interesting exhibits to look at and the interactive exhibits really add to the experience (as well as being able to collect stamps as you go round!). We have recommended this to friends and family too!
May 14, 2024LucasM7279
Interactive and interesting museum
Great museum! Very interesting content displayed in an interactive and visually pleasing way. You could see live microbes under microscopes that you could operate yourself. A fun afternoon out for adults and kids alike!
Mar 3, 2024ve55el
great museum
as a microbiology student, this place was amazing!! i could have spent all day here. absolutely attend one of the daily talks if you can, it was fascinating. there is a ton of information and unusual microbes, plus rate opportunities to look down microscopes at microbes such as unusual algae - something i particularly enjoyed! even if you aren't particularly interested in micro you will still enjoy an hour or more visiting here. :)
Jan 25, 2024Compass64796916358
Educational Museum
This is a very interesting and educational museum about the origin of bacteria and fungi. Everything is explained very descriptive. It has plenty top try out - not only perfect for children.
Nov 11, 2023Blamelessfawn
Good visit, worth a look.
Daughter was excited to visit this museum, and she loved it. Very informative, not huge but had lots to look at. Adults enjoyed it too. Only downside was the ticket doesn’t allow you access to the gift shop. Daughter wanted an Artis de Partis toy, and we weren’t allowed in to the shop to purchase one. We travelled to the station to purchase, which was a bit of a trek, so that was annoying.
Aug 23, 2023Elysechristina
Unique museum experience
Def a great alternative to the typical art museums when visiting the city. Super interesting and informative experience and great for all ages. The nerd in me loved every moment. I would highly recommend. Also next to the zoo and can combine tix for a small discount.
Aug 9, 2023WilliamM366
Disgustingly fab!
Who knew gross little microbes could be so fascinating? Lots of interesting exhibits & displays full of interesting facts and info. The body scan is particularly disturbing! For all ages but young ones will really enjoy it. Good fun.
Jul 9, 2023Paulinmargs
Let your inner science Geek explore
This place was amazing. My science nerd of a husband really wanted to go. I have to say I am glad we did. All of the interactive exhibits are well done, educational and entertaining. We were there for almost three hours, the time just flew. I guess my inner science nerd was allowed to shine.
Jun 19, 2023MusicalMaggie
Unique Museum
A wonderfully designed museum with a real sense of humor; it kept family and friends engaged for 1-2 hours.
Jun 1, 2023julienb3728
Très bel endroit !
Superbe expérience dans ce musée qui est très instructif. Nous avons clairement appris des choses et la visite se fait bien en 1h30.
Feb 20, 2025jachus94
Original museo único en el mundo
Único en el mundo ,excelente visita, merece la pena No es caro para lo que se ofrece 17 euros entrada por persona. Excelente para visitar en familia ,los niños disfrutaran. Mucha parte interactiva.
Jan 28, 2025Squab3
Leuk museum
Super fijn museum, niet te druk waardoor we alles op ons gemakje konden bekijken. Het is heel leerrijk en interactief: je kan alle microben onder de microscoop bekijken en stempels verzamelen.
Nov 11, 2024686bjarkej
Et besøg værd
Har en datter som går op i emnet. Var lidt skeptisk på hvad jeg ville synes. Blev meget positivt overrasket. Spændende på en interaktiv måde. En stor anbefaling.
Jul 26, 2024G1360DImajal
Super spændende og interaktivt museum.
Virkelig godt og spændende museum! Meget god og lærerig viden om diverse mikrobakterier, formidlet på en utrolig god måde. Man var med hele vejen igennem, og selv en der ikke interesserer sig specielt for emnet, kan være med. Kan helt klart anbefales til alle.
Jul 26, 2024335sylvien
Découvrir l’infiniment petit...
Super expérience dans ce musée original qui nous fait découvrir ce que nos yeux ne peuvent voir sans microscope... Très bien fait, à la fois scientifique et ludique, nous avons beaucoup aimé!
Jul 26, 2024Climber597909
Well worth visiting. Probably highlight of the trip for my teen
Smallish but super interesting. Right next to zoo. My teen especially likes tardigrades, and there was lots to look at; we were there for about 2 hours. Good interactive exhibits.
Jul 2, 2024Climber597909
Well worth visiting. Probably highlight of the trip for my teen
Smallish but super interesting. Right next to zoo. My teen especially likes tardigrades, and there was lots to look at; we were there for about 2 hours. Good interactive exhibits.
Jul 2, 2024ana_sp424
Fortement recommandé
Vraiment impressionnant et éducatif, autant pour les enfants que les adultes. Le personnel est très gentil et passionné.
Jan 6, 2024tobijkl
Zoo der etwas anderen Art
Sehr schöner Zoo der etwas anderen Art. An viele Stationen lässt sich mikrobilologisches Leben live beobachten. Ergänzt werden sie Stationen mit informativen Filmen in mehreren Sprache. Der Zoo erstreckt sich über zwei Etagen, dadurch ist er räumlich sehr klein aber mit hohem Informationsgehalt.
Jan 2, 2024Angela2016T
Verruiming van je wereld.
Leuk museum, dat laat zien hoe de "kleine natuur" om ons heen belangrijk is voor ons bestaan, maar ook ziekten kan veroorzaken. Zowel voor kinderen als volwassenen leuk. En men leert alles om zich heen te waarderen. Het enige minpunt is, dat er bij het naar binnengaan wordt aangegeven dat er op vastgestelde tijden ( die kenbaar worden gemaakt ) een laborant komt, die ook nog van alles kan zien, en waar je vragen aan kan stellen. Wel: deze laborant komt dus NIET....
Nov 2, 2023301ainap
Sitio increïble para ir a visitar si te gusta el mundo de la microbiologia o tienes curiosidad por el mundo microscopico
Espacio amplio, muy limpio, muy bien decorado. Hay taquillas para dejar tus cosas antes de entrar y la experiencia muy bonita, sin duda volveria!
Sep 6, 2023MoanaDortmund
Unglaublich
Das einzige Mikrobenmuseum der Welt. In der Beschreibung steht, man besichtigt es in ca. 90 Minuten. Ich habe mehr als drei Stunden hier verbracht und mich nicht gelangweilt. Einfach toll gemacht und man erfährt auch als totaler Laie, der ich war, viel Spannendes beim Einblick in die Welt der Mikroben
Aug 23, 2023JeroenV2293
Aanschouwelijke en leuke tentoonstelling
Vandaag een bezoek gebracht aan Micropia. De tentoonstelling is zeer aanschouwelijk en gestructureerd opgesteld. De informatie is duidelijk en eenvoudig geformuleerd om het te begrijpen. Het feit dat je doorheen de tentoonstelling stempels kan verzamelen om je eigen 'microscopisch beeld' is een leuke meerwaarde. We hebben er ongeveer een klein uurtje gespendeerd.
Jul 12, 2023Nakodata
Tolles Konzept um Wissenschaft zu vermitteln
So ganz anders im Vergleich zu den verschiedenen Kunstmuseen in Amsterdam; hier wird Wissen auf eine sehr schöne und originelle Weise vermittelt über die kleinsten Lebewesen.
Jul 8, 2023Evetps13
Expo sympa
L’expérience est très chouette et ludique, pour les adultes et les enfants. Le personnel est super accueillant. Je recommande.
Jul 2, 2023thomasgK5899WW
Super musée
Super musée! Ça change de ce qu’on peut voir. Super intéressant les bactéries et microbes etc. À faire sans hésiter !!!! Se fait assez rapidement, en 1h à 1h30. Vestiaires gratuits à l’entrée
Mar 29, 2023625annabelv
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Wow!! In Micropia gaat er letterlijk een nieuwe wereld voor je open. Wat kunnen microben prachtig zijn. Echt een aanrader💕
Nov 21, 2022Juliaa_Wr
Génial ! À faire
On a adoré ! De la montée par l’ascenseur à la sortie tout était génial et très bien présenté ! Très ludique, on a en plus pu participer à l’explication d’une personne du musée / labo. Vestiaire gratuit et prix du ticket (35€ pour deux) finalement bien rentabilisé car nous y avons passé un peu plus de 2h ! Seul regret de ne pas avoir pris un billet combiné pour faire le zoo
Nov 18, 2022anais-sanfaute
La biologie pour tous !
J'ai beaucoup apprécié passer du temps dans ce musée qui m'a rappelé mes années de fac. A l'étage on y découvre la microbiologie, avec des interactions entre les êtres vivants, des cultures cellulaires, une belle collection de microorganismes en Pétri. Le rez-de-chaussée est plutôt orienté biotechnologies (fermentation, biocarburants..). Les expositions sont très ludiques, et conviennent totalement à ceux qui ne sont pas du domaine, au contraire, c'est l'assurance d'apprendre plein de chose ! Un monsieur est même présent pour donner des explications supplémentaires. Toutefois, je le trouve moins adapté aux jeunes enfants.
Sep 26, 2022MvdHoff
Leuk museum
Ontzettend leuk dat er nu ook een dierentuin is die aandacht heeft bacteriën en schimmels. Het is mooi opgezet en ingericht. Het enige minpuntje is dat als het een beetje druk is, zoals afgelopen zaterdag, dat je staat te wachten om door een microscoop te kunnen kijken.
Sep 19, 2022charlottedX6317MV
Excellent !
Il n'était pas prévu dans le planning et puis on avait un peu de temps, il était inclus dans notre pass... Et on n'a pas été déçues bien au contraire ! Ce musée est vraiment incroyable ! Une réelle expérience immersive, des tas d'infos géniales ! C'est tout ce monde qui vit avec nous que l'on ne voit pas, parfois fascinant, parfois répugnant ! Mais tellement captivant ! Allez-y sans hésiter ! (Pas de français par contre c'est mieux si vous comprenez l'anglais) Il y a aussi un jeu pour les enfants (ou grands enfants!) de collecte des microbes ;)
Sep 8, 2022SeCoMe
Un mundo microscópico a simple vista
Fantástico museo para aprender sobre el mundo microscópico, para adultos y pequeños. Sobre todo para los pequeños puede ser una gran experiencia que les introduzca un poco más en la ciencia y el conocimiento de nuestro mundo. Muy interpretativo y textos sencillos, aunque estén en inglés lo entenderán perfectamente.
Aug 18, 2022andrearF943LI
Una hermosa experiencia
Soy microbióloga y la forma en la que presentan los microorganismos en este lugar, es hermosa! Me encantó, disfrute cada microorganismo, cada explicación. Quizá sería mejor si hubiese alguien que estuviese pendiente cuando hay personas con dudas. Por mi parte me puse a explicarle a algunas personas qué es lo que veían y la pasé genial jeje
Jul 29, 2022dr_bank
Interessante ma migliorabile
Idea interessante, andando verso le 15 non era affollato, inserirei del personale all'interno per qualche delucidazione. Prezzo forse un po' caro, premio però l'originalità. È vicino allo zoo e ad un ampio spazio all'aperto con tavoli e sedie
Jul 27, 2022babascha
Intressant och ovanligt
Interaktivt museum med ovanligt fokus (mikroorganismer). Lite för mycket folk under besöket gjorde det svårt att testa allt, men på det hela taget välorganiserat och med tydlig besöksordning. Lagom med skyltar och intryck.
Jun 19, 2022wdeboer
imponerend mooi en interessant
dit museum zou iedereen een keer moeten bezoeken al is het alleen al om te ervaren hoe prachtig het is ingericht
Mar 13, 2022Simon_stud
Fascinerende; illustrativ og interaktiv
Fascinerende udstilling, der både er illustrativ og interaktiv. Det er måske ikke det oplagte for en mikrobiolog, men andre med interesse i biologi, kan passende besøge stedet. Både for voksne og for børn.
Feb 20, 2022boekenwurm88
Veel te vertellen over zoiets kleins
Mega interessant dat er zoveel te vertellen is over microben die zo klein zijn dat je ze niet eens met het blote oog kan zien. Ook een leuk mini college over de voortplanting van algen.
Aug 25, 2021Paradise21090433804
Spannend und informativ
Spannend und informativ. Es war sehr interessant einige Mikroben selber durch ein professionelles Mikroskop anzusehen. Die Themengestaltung war vielfältig und wurde der Breite des Themas gerecht. Die Beiträge waren sind für alle Levels von Vorwissen verständlich und interessant und bei Fragen war immer jemand vom Museum zu finden der diese beantworten konnte. Mein Highlight waren die Leuchtbakterien und Fische
Jul 26, 2021LeeshaDelicia
Spannende Microwelten
Dieses Museum hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Welt der Mikroorganismen wird hier sehr anschaulich und leicjht verständlich gezeigt. An jeder Station kann man selbst etwas entdecken oder bedienen. Zusätzlich kann man in einem Stempelheft bei dem Rundgang 30 Microorganismen sammeln.
Aug 21, 2020Maarrieee
Spannendes Museum
Sehr informativ, muss einen jedoch interessieren. Mir hat besonders gut der Scanner für die im eigenen Körper vorhandenen Mikroben gefallen, auch die Ameisenfarm war sehr spannend. Leider etwas teuer...
Jun 14, 2020MariaElenaU10
Un'esperienza...
Conoscere meglio il micromondo che ci circonda... consigliato da visitare con i bambini, ma interessantissimo anche senza.
Jan 5, 2020
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