Amsterdam
Permanent collection

Het Laboratorium at NEMO Science Museum: Engage in Hands-On Science Experiments

Step into a scientist's role daily, exploring surprising phenomena with everyday materials, for ages 8+.

At NEMO Science Museum, Het Laboratorium invites you to become a scientist. Don a lab coat and safety goggles to conduct surprising, hands-on experiments using common items. This engaging, interactive activity is designed for visitors aged 8 and above and is available every day, included with museum admission. Explore how salt affects ice, the mechanics of rockets, or the composition of marzipan.

About Het Laboratorium at NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

Become a scientist in The Laboratory, where visitors don white lab coats and safety goggles to perform surprising experiments and practicals using everyday materials. This interactive activity is suitable for ages 8 and up and is available daily.

Curatorial context

In 'Het Laboratorium' (The Laboratory), visitors are invited to step into the shoes of a scientist. Equipped with a white lab coat and safety goggles, participants engage with everyday materials to conduct a variety of surprising experiments. The activity is designed for individuals aged 8 and above and is available daily starting from 11:00 AM. Visitors can explore questions such as how salt affects ice, the mechanics behind rocket propulsion, the composition of marzipan, the impact of salt on plant cells, and the colors present in inks. The laboratory is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring an adjustable workbench and offering experiment instructions in eight languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

Admission and ticket notes

This activity is available daily and is included with museum admission. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum's schedule for specific timings.

Het Laboratorium key exhibition facts

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NEMO Science Museum
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Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
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