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Step into the Laboratory: Unleash Your Inner Scientist at NEMO Science Museum with Hands-on Experiments

Explore scientific principles daily through surprising tests and interactive discoveries designed for ages 8 and up.

At NEMO Science Museum, the 'Step into the Laboratory' exhibition invites visitors to become real scientists. Don a lab coat and safety glasses to conduct a variety of surprising experiments using common household items. This hands-on experience explores scientific principles through engaging activities like testing rocket propulsion or analyzing ink colors. It is accessible for wheelchair users and offered in eight languages, ensuring a broad and inclusive discovery.

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Exhibition summary

Step into the Laboratory invites visitors to become scientists by conducting surprising tests and experiments using everyday objects. This hands-on experience is designed for ages 8 and up and is available daily.

Curatorial context

In the Laboratory at NEMO Science Museum, visitors can step into the role of a scientist and engage in a variety of surprising tests and experiments. Equipped with a lab coat and safety glasses, participants will use common household items to explore scientific principles. The experience is designed to be hands-on and interactive, encouraging curiosity and discovery. Some of the experiments include investigating the effect of grit salt on ice, understanding rocket propulsion, testing almond paste for authenticity, observing the impact of salt on plant cells, and analyzing the colors within brown and green ink. The Laboratory is accessible to wheelchair users, with one work table adjustable to any height. The experiments are offered in eight languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, and Ukrainian, making the experience inclusive for a diverse audience.

Admission and ticket notes

Experiments are offered daily and are suitable for ages 8 and up. Further ticketing or admission details are not explicitly provided on this page but are implied to be part of general museum access.

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