NEMO’s permanent exhibitions
NEMO will surprise, fascinate and excite you. What do you think of exhibitions with names like Codename: DNA, Amazing Constructions and Teen Facts? Or the Ball Factory and Why the World Works?
Space shower
Space showerWhether you’re in a boat, a train or an airplane, cosmic rays are constantly bombarding through you. But it’s not something you notice because you don’t see or feel anything. But what is cosmic radiation and where does it come from? In NEMO’s exhibition Space Shower, these mysterious rays from space will be made visible. More...
The search for life
‘The search for life’ interactive exhibition at NEMO
How likely is it that an extraterrestrial will actually phone home? Will you ever see a stone running away? And what do you have in common with a jellyfish and a plant? Come and visit the new ‘The search for life’ exhibition at NEMO and discover the secrets of life. 
What is the difference between life and a lifeless object, how did life begin billions of years ago and is there really a chance of extraterrestrial life? After visiting the ‘The search for life’ exhibition, you will be able to tell your friends, parents and even your teacher all the answers. And the best thing about NEMO is that you have to try everything out for yourself!
The exhibition Everyone Electric
Everyone Electric is an attractively presented exhibition on technological innovations in the field of electric transport and provides a glimpse into a sustainable future with electric cars, smart grids and clean sustainable energy generated at home. More...Smart Technology
The new exhibition on light showcases new innovations in and applications of light in the fields of healthcare, design, art and fashion. But you can also see how light stimulates the growth of plants and human development and how it can be used in data transfer. In addition the exhibition puts the spotlight on LED lighting and shows we are entering a new era in terms of light.More...
Soap bubbles
Can you fit inside a soap bubble? Come and blow the biggest soap bubble you’ve ever seen. Success guaranteed! More...
Chain Reactions
A moving office chair, popping balloons and falling bricks. Welcome to the world of potential and kinetic energy! More...
Codename: DNA
Codename: DNA takes you on a journey through your own body, where you are introduced to life and how it works. Codename: DNA tells you everything you need to know about DNA, from its discovery (back in 1869!), up to the present day and into the future. More...
Phenomena
The Phenomena exhibition covers both ordinary and extraordinary natural phenomena. What are the secrets of gravity, light, sound and static electricity? More...
NEMO's Wonder Lab
Can you change the colour of red cabbage simply by using soap? Do you know how to find out whether orange juice contains vitamin C? And how can you make glue from potatoes? You will find answers to all of these questions in NEMO’s Wonder Lab. So put on your lab coat and safety goggles and come and experiment in the Lab!
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Amazing Constructions
Have you ever asked yourself why bridges and buildings are so strong? Amazing Constructions is an exhibit about technical constructions; about bridges and buildings with muscle. This is the place to discover the effects of form, strength and balance. Experiment with wobbly skyscrapers, trembling cables and high-speed lifts. Discover the difference between push and pull power. Do you dare to be a builder on a skyscraper? Would it be difficult to copy the NEMO building? More...
Machine Park
This ball factory gives you the chance to sort the balls according to colour, size and weight. Check the results at the control unit. Is everything correct? Then your order is ready for dispatch. Scan the barcode, select the correct destination and send your package on its way. More...
You, Me, Electricity
Do you ever stop and wonder how your emails and text messages reach the other side of the world? How the internet and television work? In other words, how you can communicate over large distances? Elektra, the largest humanoid robot in Europe, invites you to visit You, Me, Electricity. More...
Journey through the Mind
What have you got between your ears? Find out at NEMO’s Journey through the Mind. Visit the spectacular exhibition about the most mysterious organ on this planet: the brain. Have fun learning about the mystery of the brain. Come and unravel fantasies, play the witness game, take a lie detector test and be horrified by scientific experiments. You can also try out the unique Emotion Identifier, the computer game Pong, played by pulling funny faces, and a see a large collection of real human and animal brains. More...Roof Panorama
A large panorama photo is situated on NEMO’s roof. It shows you who designed which Amsterdam buildings. Which architects come from Amsterdam? Where are Amsterdam’s most famous buildings? How tall are they and who built them?
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Splashing Water Wonder
As soon as the sun shines, more than 4,000 litres of water flow through 30 water tanks on NEMO’s roof. Architect Renzo Piano designed this giant cascade as a stunning feature on NEMO’s roof. Splashing Water Wonder is a watery playground where you can play, splash and paddle during the summer. More...
Water World
Water World represents a water purification system. Find out how to purify a bucket of water so it is clean enough to drink. Try to spill as little as possible, because water is a scarce resource. When you’ve finished the purification process you can water a plant, do the washing up or give a dog a drink.More...
