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NXT Museum Amsterdam

A pioneering museum for immersive digital and new media art experiences.

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NXT Museum in Amsterdam showcases the intersection of art and technology through large-scale immersive light art and innovative exhibitions. Visitors can discover dynamic installations that blend digital innovation with artistic expression, offering unique visual and sensory experiences.

NXT Museum is Amsterdam's institution dedicated to art and technology, presenting large-scale immersive light art and innovative digital exhibitions.

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NXT Museum's Approach to Art and Technology

NXT Museum, located in Amsterdam, is a pioneering institution dedicated to the intersection of art and technology. It provides a platform for discovering large-scale immersive light art and innovative digital exhibitions that push the boundaries of artistic expression. Visitors can engage with dynamic installations and sensory experiences, showcasing how new technologies enhance cultural experiences and make complex concepts accessible.

Two people stand before a large digital projection featuring colorful abstract shapes and butterfly-like figures in a dark room
NXT Museum opening hours in Amsterdam

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for NXT Museum. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Amsterdam.

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NXT Museum Ticket Information

NXT Museum in Amsterdam offers paid admission with varying prices based on time slot, and visiting on Wednesdays may provide the best rate. Free entry is available for children aged 0-10, while reduced rates are offered for students and youth aged 10-17, both requiring valid identification. Group tickets are also available. Please note that the exhibition contains flashing lights and loud sounds.

Adult
€24.50
Student
Price not listed

Be sure to bring your valid student card or proof of enrolment.

Youth
Price not listed

Please be prepared to show proof of your age before entering the museum.

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Family visits at Nxt Museum

Nxt Museum in Amsterdam offers families an immersive experience through large-scale light sculptures and sound-based installations. The venue provides an interactive environment where visitors can engage with digital art and move freely through the displays. Parents may wish to check the dedicated family page for sensory guidance regarding flashing lights and loud sounds before planning a visit.

Nxt Museum offers families an immersive experience exploring the intersection of art, technology, and sound through large-scale light sculptures and projections. The museum provides an interactive environment with space for children to move and engage with the installations.

Why families will enjoy it

  • Immersive, large-scale art installations involving light and sound
  • Interactive space allowing children to explore and move around
  • Short, adventurous 10-minute ferry ride to reach the museum
  • Café Restaurant Metro available for refreshments after the visit
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NXT Museum's Location in Amsterdam

NXT Museum is located at Asterweg 22 in the modern Overhoeks neighborhood of Amsterdam. This area, known for its contemporary architecture and vibrant cultural scene, provides an appropriate setting for an institution dedicated to immersive digital and new media art. Visitors can explore this evolving district as part of their experience.

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Asterweg 22

1031 HP Amsterdam

Overhoeks, North Holland, NL

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Planning Your Visit to NXT Museum

To visit NXT Museum in Amsterdam, tickets must be purchased online for a specific time slot, which is recommended to manage visitor flow. Most visitors spend about 1 to 1.5 hours exploring the immersive digital art exhibitions. You can adjust your booked time slot up to four hours prior to your visit, providing flexibility for your plans.

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NXT Museum's Core Immersive Experience

NXT Museum in Amsterdam's Overhoeks neighborhood stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to the intersection of art and technology, offering a distinct visitor experience focused on new media and digital art. It provides a platform for discovering large-scale immersive light art and innovative exhibitions that push the boundaries of artistic expression through digital means. Visitors can engage with dynamic installations and sensory experiences, exploring how technological advancements shape and enhance cultural encounters. The museum consistently showcases contemporary art forms, inviting a broad audience to journey through captivating digital landscapes and interactive environments that blend art, science, and design.

Black and white digital art installation with geometric patterns and visitors interacting in a dark room
Top exhibition picks at NXT Museum
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Discover high-interest exhibitions at NXT Museum, selected to help you prioritize your route, compare show themes, and plan a more rewarding museum visit in Amsterdam.
A watercolor illustration of a futuristic performance with a silhouetted musician playing a trumpet on a stage, surrounded by rainbow-hued holographic effects and glittering orbs, evoking a 1980s ballroom aesthetic.

Explore "Simulation in Blue": Geoffrey Lillemon's Futuristic AI Digital Art Exhibition

A chaotic performance of Cinderella jazz with possessed AI musicians.

Immerse yourself in Geoffrey Lillemon's "Simulation in Blue," a media art exhibition. It features an improvisational performance where AI musicians create Cinderella jazz amid visual chaos. Discover a unique blend of 80s aesthetics and modern digital expressions.

Simulation in Blue
Five large illuminated rings suspended in a dark space, moving in synchronized orbit with shifting amber to white light, creating an immersive, dreamlike installation inspired by a black hole.

ALL-TOGETHER-NOW: Immersive Light Art Installation by Children of the Light at NXT Museum

Explore a captivating journey through light and cosmic-inspired art.

Witness a stunning immersive light installation featuring five synchronized rings, inspired by cosmic events. This unique artwork by Children of the Light transforms the space into a ceremonial experience, inviting viewers to engage with shifting light and movement.

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A watercolor illustration of an audiovisual installation titled 'Duration' by Boris Acket, depicting a grid with mechanical clockwork, subjective flow, echo system, and historical debates, exploring time as both a fixed and subjective experience.

Duration: Boris Acket's Audiovisual Installation Exploring Time at NXT Museum

An immersive contemporary art experience of light and sound.

Discover "Duration," an audiovisual installation by Boris Acket at NXT Museum. It explores time through light and sound, creating an immersive experience of temporal dimensions. Learn more about this thought-provoking contemporary artwork.

Duration Exhibition
A watercolor artwork depicting an angelic figure mourning with analog media items, observing a digital screen showing pixelated circuitry, symbolizing the transition from analog to digital technology.

Explore Rosa Menkman's 'The Collapse of PAL' Exhibition at Nxt Museum

A critical examination of image processing and visual culture.

Discover the history and future of image processing technologies, from analogue broadcast standards to the impact of digital compression. This exhibition reflects on the continuous evolution and inherent compromises in our visual world.

Exhibition Details
Immersive stage setup for Echo's of Amsterdam at Nxt Museum, featuring a DJ booth with a grid of light and sound elements, surrounded by dancing silhouettes under purple lighting.
From Jun 20, 2026

Echo's of Amsterdam: Music & Art Festival Stage at Nxt Museum

Featuring Boris Acket's 'Duration' light installation and deep house.

Discover a full day of deep house music from Amsterdam artists at Nxt Museum. This festival stage blends live performances with the architectural light installation 'Duration'. Experience a unique intersection of visual and auditory art.

Echo's of Amsterdam
Watercolor illustration of a dark, immersive exhibition space with glowing purple light and omnidirectional speakers, representing the 4DSOUND Opening Night at Nxt Museum.

4DSOUND Opening Night: Immersive Spatial Sound Experience at Nxt Museum

Explore a collaborative physical auditory journey with groundbreaking technology.

Experience Nxt Museum's new spatial sound room, where sound becomes a physical art form. This unique collaboration with 4DSOUND utilizes omnidirectional speakers and vibro-acoustic flooring for a truly immersive event.

4DSOUND Opening Night
A watercolor illustration of an artist working with audiovisual equipment in a dimly lit gallery space, featuring a laptop, mixer, and camera, evoking a creative nightlife culture.
Jun 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

Nxt Museum Night Academy for Audiovisual Culture Residency 2026

Fostering emerging talent in audiovisual art and nightlife culture.

Explore Nxt Museum's 6-month Night Academy for Audiovisual Culture. This residency program supports emerging creatives with expert mentorship, professional development, and knowledge exchange. Participants develop and showcase innovative artistic concepts related to nightlife culture.

Night Academy Residency
A watercolor-style illustration of an art gallery with visitors observing abstract digital art installations in purple and blue hues, featuring the names Geoffrey Lillem and Man.
Feb 7, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026

Still Processing: An Immersive Exhibition on Digital Art and Technology Perception

Explore how humans and AI translate data into meaning.

This group exhibition features seven visionary artists exploring the interplay of human and technological perception. Discover large-scale immersive installations that challenge how we process information and interact with digitally created worlds. It's a reflective space where understanding and emotion intertwine.

Still Processing
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NXT Museum: History and Focus

NXT Museum opened in August 2020 in a former shipyard shed in Amsterdam-Noord, establishing itself as the Netherlands' *first museum* exclusively dedicated to large-scale, immersive art installations. The institution provides a unique platform for new media and digital art, exploring the intersections of art, technology, and creativity. Its inaugural exhibition, 'Shifting Proximities,' showcased works with large-scale projections and sensors. Subsequent programs have consistently focused on cutting-edge themes such as data aesthetics and artificial intelligence within digital culture.

  • Nxt Museum opened in August 2020

    2020Opening

    Nxt Museum opened its doors in August 2020 and is considered the first museum in the Netherlands exclusively dedicated to large-scale, immersive art installations utilizing modern technologies.

  • Focus on new media and digital art

    Overview

    The museum is dedicated to new media art and digital art, aiming to create a platform for art forms that transcend traditional media and explore the intersections of art, technology, science, and creativity.

  • Housed in a former shipyard shed

    Architecture

    The museum is located in a former shipyard shed in Amsterdam-Noord, a space that has been converted to accommodate the complex technical requirements of the exhibited works, covering approximately 2100 square meters.

  • Opening exhibition Shifting Proximities

    Milestone

    The inaugural exhibition, 'Shifting Proximities,' featured works by artists such as Marshmallow Laser Feast and Random International, highlighting the relationship between humans, nature, and technology through large-scale projections and sensors.

  • Exhibitions exploring data aesthetics and AI

    Milestone

    Subsequent exhibitions have focused on themes such as data aesthetics, artificial intelligence in art, and the societal impact of digital culture, presenting works by international artists at the forefront of new media.

NXT Museum FAQs: Your Questions, Answered (and Some Fun Facts)

Curious if your furry friend can join you at NXT Museum, or if snacks are welcome among the digital art? We've got answers to these questions and more. Discover practical tips for your visit to this immersive experience in Amsterdam, ensuring you're fully prepared for your journey into new media art.

What is the email address for NXT Museum?

The email address for general inquiries at NXT Museum is [email protected].

Does NXT Museum have a phone number for visitors?

The provided information does not include a phone number for NXT Museum. For general questions, it is recommended to contact them via email.

How long does NXT Museum take to reply to emails?

NXT Museum aims to respond to general inquiries sent via email within 48 hours.

How can I contact NXT Museum?

For general questions, the best way to contact NXT Museum is via email at [email protected]. They aim to respond within 48 hours.

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Planning Your Visit to NXT Museum

To ensure a smooth experience at NXT Museum in Amsterdam, tickets require online purchase for a specific time slot, which helps manage visitor flow. Visitors generally spend between 60 to 90 minutes exploring the immersive exhibitions. Please note the displays incorporate flashing lights and loud sounds. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and alternative routes available for the exhibition, restaurant, and toilets; disabled parking can also be reserved in advance. Should your plans change, time slots can be adjusted up to four hours prior to your visit.

NXT Museum: Visitor Suitability and Experience

NXT Museum in Amsterdam is well-suited for visitors interested in the intersection of art, technology, and contemporary design. Guests can expect an immersive journey through large-scale digital installations and engaging audiovisual experiences. The museum is accessible for wheelchairs, with ramps and alternative routes available, and disabled parking can be reserved in advance. Visitors should be aware of flashing lights, video projections, and loud sounds; young children require close supervision due to the nature of the artworks.

Photos of NXT Museum Exhibitions

The photos of NXT Museum in Amsterdam reveal a range of immersive digital art installations. Visitors can expect to see captivating visuals, from vibrant abstract projections and geometric patterns to large-scale light sculptures in dark, expansive exhibition spaces. These images capture the unique blend of art and technology, showcasing dynamic sensory experiences for guests.

Black and white digital art installation with geometric patterns and visitors interacting in a dark room
Two people stand before a large digital projection featuring colorful abstract shapes and butterfly-like figures in a dark room
Dark room with a central illuminated green and blue digital sculpture surrounded by visitors; large screens display vibrant visuals on the walls
Vibrant digital art installation with colorful projections creating a tunnel effect, people observing in a dark room
Two people stand in a dark room surrounded by hanging illuminated rods with grid of floor lights creating an immersive digital art installation
Woman in dark room taking photo of blue and purple digital projection on wall, with yellow light on table in exhibition space
A person stands before a digital art installation featuring two large projected figures and a central screen with a face, surrounded by green and golden structures.
Grid of digital screens displaying blue and purple abstract visuals in a dark exhibition space
Two people seated in a dark room viewing a large digital projection of an abstract face with purple and blue lighting on the wall.
Close-up of a digital artwork featuring a face with pink and white abstract textures and swirling patterns
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