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Experience the NEMO Science Tour: Interactive Traveling Exhibitions for Scientific Discovery

Journey through the Netherlands with engaging STEM demonstrations and hands-on activities that spark scientific curiosity.

The NEMO Science Tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into scientific phenomena through exciting interactive experiences. This traveling program makes learning about physics, aerodynamics, and other STEM topics accessible and fun for visitors of all ages. Explore fascinating demonstrations and participate in experiments at various locations across the Netherlands, designed to ignite a passion for discovery and inquiry.

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Exhibition summary

The NEMO Science Tour is a surprising and interactive traveling program that explores scientific phenomena through hands-on activities. Visitors can discover principles behind flight, sound, and rocket propulsion, with events scheduled throughout the year across various locations in the Netherlands.

Curatorial context

The NEMO Science Tour is an engaging, interactive program designed to spark curiosity about science through hands-on demonstrations and activities. Throughout the year, this tour travels across the Netherlands, bringing scientific exploration to various communities. Visitors can expect to discover the principles behind phenomena such as how airplanes stay in the air, why a car's sound changes as it passes, and how to launch a rocket using a bicycle pump. The program is suitable for ages 6 and up and aims to make science accessible and fun for everyone, encouraging a continued sense of wonder and inquiry. While the tour itself is ongoing, specific dates and locations are listed monthly, indicating a dynamic schedule that brings these science experiments to libraries, community centers, and other public spaces. The initiative emphasizes asking questions, with a dedicated link provided for visitors to submit their queries to the NEMO editorial team for further exploration.

Admission and ticket notes

The NEMO Science Tour is free to attend. Specific event details, including dates and locations, are provided for each scheduled stop throughout the Netherlands.

NEMO Science Tour key exhibition facts

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Venue
NEMO Science Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 17, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
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