The Rooftop Square at NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a newly opened green area offering visitors spectacular panoramic views. It provides a unique opportunity to relax, enjoy refreshments, and engage with nature within the city. Explore diverse plant life, learn about urban ecosystems, and observe local biodiversity thriving in this thoughtfully designed public space, accessible to all.
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Rooftop Square is a new, green area at the NEMO Science Museum offering spectacular views over Amsterdam. Visitors can relax, enjoy food and drinks, and learn about the plants and biodiversity thriving in the urban environment.
The Rooftop Square at NEMO Science Museum is a newly opened, vibrant green space providing a unique vantage point over Amsterdam. It serves as an ideal spot for visitors to relax, enjoy refreshments from the Museum Restaurant or Conservatory Bar, and immerse themselves in nature within the city. The square is thoughtfully designed with plants that support biodiversity, featuring bushes for foraging birds and hiding places for small animals, while also providing natural cooling during warmer weather. Visitors are encouraged to explore the flora and fauna and discover the role of plants in urban ecosystems. The area is accessible via stairs on the east side and offers expansive views of the city.
Access to the Rooftop Square is free of charge. The Museum Restaurant and Conservatory Bar are available for food and drinks.
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Het Laboratorium
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Dakplein Rooftop
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NEMO History Route
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