ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia
ARTIS-Micropia

ARTIS-Micropia

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1416 bookings
2 hours
Discover a hidden world full of life at ARTIS-Micropia. Impossible to see with the naked eye, but without these microbes, there would be no life on Earth.

Location

ARTIS-Micropia

Essentials

  • Discover the only microbe museum in the world, right in the heart of Amsterdam
  • Find out which microbes are living on and inside you
  • The only place where you can see microbes with your own eyes
  • New exhibition: MAGNIFIED – discover the world through the microscope

Practical info

Children

Free entry for children up to 12 years old

Opening hours

Open daily, including public holidays

Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00

Ticket information

Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled

More information

ARTIS-Micropia has its own privacy policy, general terms and conditions and the rules for a safe visit. Please read it prior to your visit
For questions about the products, please contact [email protected]

Accessibility

Free access to bathroom
Wheelchair friendly

Getting there

ARTIS-Micropia Amsterdam

Public Transport

The nearest stops are Artis (tram 14) and Weesperplein (metro 51, 53 & 54).

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About

Discover the invisible life of microbes

You can’t see them, yet they’re all around you: microbes are everywhere. They live in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and even inside our bodies. At ARTIS-Micropia, the first and only museum in the world devoted entirely to these microscopic organisms, you will uncover the astonishing universe of microbes and their influence on our lives.

ARTIS-Micropia invites you into a dynamic, high-tech exploration of the micro-world. Through microscopes, games, films, and interactive displays, you’ll come face-to-face with the smallest and most powerful forms of life on the planet. Discover how microbes play a role in digestion, health, fermentation, and ecosystems, and how they’ve thrived in the most extreme environments on Earth for over 3.5 billion years.

Explore the Unseen with MAGNIFIED

The only way to see this invisible life is through a microscope. In the new exhibition called ‘MAGNIFIED’, created in collaboration with Nikon, you will uncover how microscopes open up the world of microbes to us. Our view has continuously been expanded, from the first ever lenses to the super sharp images of today. Science and technology come together in images, film, stories and games.

Plan Your Microbial Adventure - Book your Micropia tickets here

Want to know how many microbes live on your phone? Or what role they play in your breakfast? At Micropia, you can create your own virtual microbe collection, track your microbial encounters, and even participate in fun hunts to discover hidden microbial "eggs" throughout the museum. It’s a hands-on journey for curious minds of all ages.

Located next to the ARTIS Royal Zoo, ARTIS-Micropia offers a one-of-a-kind museum experience unlike any other. Book your tickets online and prepare to view life from an entirely new angle. The microbial world is waiting—are you ready to explore it?

Reviews

Having doubts? You can reschedule this booking up to 48 hours in advance for free.