Museo ARTIS-Micropia
Museo ARTIS-Micropia
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Museo ARTIS-Micropia

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Most museums show you what you can see. ARTIS Micropia shows you what you can’t.

Location

Essentials

  • Visit the world’s first and only museum of microbes
  • Step into the kiss-o-meter and find out what happens to the microbes in your mouth during a kiss
  • Take a journey through your body with the body scan and find out what microbes live there

Practical info

For more information and opening times, go to micropia.nl

Accessibility

Accesso gratuito al bagno
Adatto alle sedie a rotelle

Getting there

ARTIS-Micropia

Public Transport

The nearest stops are Artis (tram 14) and Weesperplein (metro 51, 53 & 54).

Parking

You can park at a reduced daily rate with Qpark via this link.

Apri in Google maps

About

Zoom in see the micro life

I spy with my little eye, the secret world of micro-organisms. They are so small, that you can't see them without a microscope. Measured not in centimeters, milimeters, but micrometers (which is 1/1000 milimeter). Visit Micropia to zoom into this world and discover these micro-animals straight from a fantasy movie.

So what exactly are microbes?

Microbes, also known as microorganisms, are tiny living organisms so small that millions of them could fit on the tip of your finger. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae. Some live in the soil, some in the air, and billions of them live on and inside your own body. In fact, without microbes, life on Earth wouldn’t exist. They help plants grow, break down waste, produce oxygen, and even keep our digestive systems working properly.

At this interactive science museum, engaged professors are eager to help visitors understand this hidden world. Join the Lab talks, that focsses on a new theme every month. Scan your body at the Bodyscan to find out how many pets you have on your skin!

Book your visit to Micropia

How can it be that there is only one museum in the world dedecated to the intensive world of micropes? Your chance to learn all about them is by visiting ARTIS-Micropia. Add this wonderful museum to your Explore Pass trip!

Reviews

68 recensioni

4.7
dr_bank

Interessante ma migliorabile

Idea interessante, andando verso le 15 non era affollato, inserirei del personale all'interno per qualche delucidazione. Prezzo forse un po' caro, premio però l'originalità. È vicino allo zoo e ad un ampio spazio all'aperto con tavoli e sedie

Jul 27, 2022
MariaElenaU10

Un'esperienza...

Conoscere meglio il micromondo che ci circonda... consigliato da visitare con i bambini, ma interessantissimo anche senza.

Jan 5, 2020
ILRecensoree

Sorprendente

Gratis con la museum card l'ho visitato solo per completezza, invece mi ha stupito. Un museo scientifico in chiave moderno ben impostato. 2 piani da visitare con calma e curiosità.

Dec 29, 2019
joshualM6368VB

Informative museum for biology lovers.

Expensive but very worth it for biology people. We spent about 2 and a half hours there which seems a lot for such a small museum.

Jan 12, 2026
rubyunicorn

One of the best zoos ever

One of the best zoos I've ever visited. The staff are lovely and so informative, there are countless fascinating animals, and the park itself is gorgeous. It is large, spacious and well laid out. You can buy a map on arrival for a €2 donation - it's well worth it, as it will help you navigate and it's a great little souvenir for a worthy cause. Tickets can be bought in advance on their website, or at the ticket booth on arrival. Well worth a visit!

Dec 14, 2025
regan399

Wonderful fun and very informative

We loved learning about microbes. The exhibition was very well done and layout sensibly. Good mix of pour plates, interactive exhibits and information. I didn't go with children but if you have any kids interested in science, definitely bring them here

Oct 28, 2025
clarefklin

Really engaging and so different.

What a fantastic unique museum. We visited with 12 and 15 year old and both completely absorbed. Lots of interactivity looking at microscopes pressing buttons and learning about this fascinating world that lives around an on us.

Aug 24, 2025
wanderingfeet1987

One of the most unusual museums I've ever been to!

Micropia is one of the most unique museums that I've ever been to as it is dedicated to exploring the world of microbes. One of the main purposes of the museum is to encourage a more positive view of microbes and to improve public understanding of them. Visitors to the museum can see visual representations of microbes, as well as actual microbes through microscopes. There are many videos and interactive displays such as a Scan Yourself installation and a Kiss-o-Metre that allows you to see how many microbes two people share when they kiss. The Micropia museum is not exactly cheap at €17.50 for a standard ticket, but you can enter for free if you've got the I amsterdam card. If you're keen to visit the nearby Artis Zoo and/or the Artis Groote (Big) Museum too, but you're not entitled to free entry, you can buy a combined ticket for two or more Artis sites, which will get you a discount.

Aug 20, 2025
naomib347

A unique and very interesting museum for adults and children alike! Changing exhibitions keep it interesting for revisiting. Highly recommend!

Jul 24, 2025
anony444

Fascinating museum!

We spent 3 and a half hours here and could've stayed longer! But then we're kind of science museum buffs, and like to go in depth. YP is a science student and there was plenty of interest. We happened to be there for a fun lunch time talk and Q&A session. We noticed that young children enjoyed it too, as they could seek out and acquire 'microbe' stamps on their 'petri dishes' and then put them into a giant interactive screen.

Jul 12, 2025
triplover42

A microbiologist's fave!

Full disclosure, I'm a former microbiologist, so primed to enjoy this place! It's part of the three part ARTIS zoo-Groote-Micropia complex, which also has a sit-down restaurant and a small cafe. All seem to be card payment only. The Netherlands Museumkaart gets you into both museums but not the zoo. Micropia is two levels in a medium-sized building. After watching a brief orientation video, you go up in the lift and go around in a circle. There are various displays with live and fixed specimens and lots of microscopes to look through. You can see slime molds crawling around, volvoxes and rotifers, glowing microbes that help sea creatures in the dark, a live lab where white-coated people are doing ... something, a wall of Petri dishes with a variety of interesting cultures, and, our personal favorite, tardigrades, present in microscopic form and two larger-than-life sculptures. There is a big ant farm where ants are farming fungi and a couple of interactive experiences that show you the microbes in and on your body. For kids, there's a paper Petri dish they can collect microbes stamps on as they go around. Then back downstairs is a big exhibit showing how different food items rot (2-year old bread--yikes!) and a couple of other interactive stations, plus glass models of several microbes. There is a small gift shop. My son said the tardigrade items were not entirely accurate (faces anthropomorphized inaccurately with eyes), alas. Overall, I don't know if it's really worth a trip on its own unless, like us, it's really your thing. But it is a lovely addition to a trip to the zoo or Groote museum or something else in the area. You can learn a lot about microbes and see some cool stuff.

Jun 29, 2025
H2054BGelizabethc

Fascinating insight into Microbes!

What a fascinating place. My teen, tween and I absolutely loved our visit to this interactive museum experience. It was brilliant to see all the various types of tiny critters under the microscopes, meet the microbes biologists and learn about the world of microbiology. It really inspired my 11 year old. It is worth allocating a couple of hours to visit and is well worth it.

May 31, 2025
wendylG8875TZ

Microbes galore!

This museum is a quick stop with some interesting exhibits to see. More fitting for adolescents, but it was still a fun stop along our way. In this museum you will see microbes, fungi, and virus from a variety of sources. There were fun, interactive exhibits on the 1 and 2 floors.

May 5, 2025
DMAHayes

Unexpected artwork and brilliant displays

Beautifully displayed in a variety of visual and oral presentations, ARTIS Micropia was a delight even for this adult who is creeped out by the thought of mites living in my eyelashes! The space inside is extremely clean, well-organized, and spacious enough for groups and strollers / buggies. We went through a gate into the introductory area and waited for the elevator while learning about the first microscope and its creator. On the upper floor we were immersed in darkness to support looking through microscopes and seeing black-light illuminated substances. All placards were offered in both Dutch and English. The exhibits are touchable and there is a card that can be picked up upon entrance to stamp at various exhibits with an image of the featured microbe or organism. Back on the main floor is natural light with a tapestry version of fungus and video showing how the tapestry came together. Blown glass models of microscopic organisms also on display above dioramas. An interactive 6-foot long screen of a “sick person” for you to explore and heal their ails. Food with bacterial and fungal growth also on display and an explanation of preservatives’ impact. My 18-year old artist student was fascinated and enjoyed this museum tremendously. We were onsite for just about 2 hours. We are from the USA and used the Museumkaart tourist pass for entrance. There is a yummy burger spot across the block, and next door to that wonderful ice cream and sorbet. Make an afternoon of it!

Apr 16, 2025
20cintias

Hidden universe of microscopic life

The best museum ever to unlock the mysteries of the microscopic world. Microscopic life, up close: You get to see microorganisms that are usually invisible to the naked eye — through high-tech microscopes and interactive exhibits. Live microbes: Many of the displays show living organisms doing their thing in real time. Microbe passport: Visitors can collect "microbes" in a virtual passport — it’s part science, part game. Everyday connections: It shows how microbes live on us, in us, and around us — from gut health to cheese making to environmental cleanup.

Mar 26, 2025
julienb3728

Très bel endroit !

Superbe expérience dans ce musée qui est très instructif. Nous avons clairement appris des choses et la visite se fait bien en 1h30.

Feb 20, 2025
jachus94

Original museo único en el mundo

Único en el mundo ,excelente visita, merece la pena No es caro para lo que se ofrece 17 euros entrada por persona. Excelente para visitar en familia ,los niños disfrutaran. Mucha parte interactiva.

Jan 28, 2025
savinien16

Go and dive into the smallest living creatures world

The smallest living creatures in the world are presented in a creative way. You are invited to join in, smart applications make that you can follow bacteria, fungae, virusses in a beautiful way, with pictures, videos etc. There is even a 'kiss experience' :-) I was on my own, but surrounded by teenagers who loved the expereince, also as they had do perform little experiments and tasks. Then a biology student told us, in fluent English, how they run the museum, its labs and how they keep the small world alive. It was wonderful.

Jan 16, 2025
melissacG5072ZV

Fun for all ages

On returning home, the customs agent asked our son what his favorite thing in Amsterdam was and he said this place. It far exceeded our expectations. It was very educational in a fun way (unless you are a germaphobe!) It was fun to see leaf cutter ants in action, too! I loved the glass art microbes on the first floor. Fun for all ages.

Jan 7, 2025
Trail24933074874

Discover the hidden world of microbes at micropia

Micropia in Amsterdam is a truly fascinating museum dedicated to the world of microbes. You get the unique opportunity to see live microbes under a microscope, which is both educational and mesmerizing. The museum also features a lab where you can learn more about the science behind these tiny organisms. One of the highlights is the "Microbe of the Week," where researchers give a short and engaging presentation about a specific microbe, making the experience even more interactive and fun. It’s a must-visit for anyone curious about the unseen world around us!

Jan 3, 2025
anamarina82

Wonderful concept and beautifully presented

Nothing like anything I've seen before! Almost everything in the museum is interactive. It's very fun and interesting for both kids and adults (no matter if you have a specific interest in the field or not). The exhibit is very diverse, and it doesn't get boring. We spent about two hours inside.

Nov 13, 2024
Squab3

Leuk museum

Super fijn museum, niet te druk waardoor we alles op ons gemakje konden bekijken. Het is heel leerrijk en interactief: je kan alle microben onder de microscoop bekijken en stempels verzamelen.

Nov 11, 2024
annagD9905SE

A zoo for microbes!

Great attraction, suitable for adults, teens and young kids with interactive exhibits and tons of microbes to learn more about. You can scan your body, analyse a kiss, and study life under a microscope. Everyone working there was super friendly and happy to help too. A fun and unique experience.

Jul 28, 2024
686bjarkej

Et besøg værd

Har en datter som går op i emnet. Var lidt skeptisk på hvad jeg ville synes. Blev meget positivt overrasket. Spændende på en interaktiv måde. En stor anbefaling.

Jul 26, 2024
G1360DImajal

Super spændende og interaktivt museum.

Virkelig godt og spændende museum! Meget god og lærerig viden om diverse mikrobakterier, formidlet på en utrolig god måde. Man var med hele vejen igennem, og selv en der ikke interesserer sig specielt for emnet, kan være med. Kan helt klart anbefales til alle.

Jul 26, 2024
335sylvien

Découvrir l’infiniment petit...

Super expérience dans ce musée original qui nous fait découvrir ce que nos yeux ne peuvent voir sans microscope... Très bien fait, à la fois scientifique et ludique, nous avons beaucoup aimé!

Jul 26, 2024
Climber597909

Well worth visiting. Probably highlight of the trip for my teen

Smallish but super interesting. Right next to zoo. My teen especially likes tardigrades, and there was lots to look at; we were there for about 2 hours. Good interactive exhibits.

Jul 2, 2024
Climber597909

Well worth visiting. Probably highlight of the trip for my teen

Smallish but super interesting. Right next to zoo. My teen especially likes tardigrades, and there was lots to look at; we were there for about 2 hours. Good interactive exhibits.

Jul 2, 2024
Climber597909

Well worth visiting. Probably highlight of the trip for my teen

Smallish but super interesting. Right next to zoo. My teen especially likes tardigrades, and there was lots to look at; we were there for about 2 hours. Good interactive exhibits.

Jul 2, 2024
280hilaryt

Very interesting museum!

We visited this on our first full day in Amsterdam. There are so many interesting exhibits to look at and the interactive exhibits really add to the experience (as well as being able to collect stamps as you go round!). We have recommended this to friends and family too!

May 14, 2024
LucasM7279

Interactive and interesting museum

Great museum! Very interesting content displayed in an interactive and visually pleasing way. You could see live microbes under microscopes that you could operate yourself. A fun afternoon out for adults and kids alike!

Mar 3, 2024
ve55el

great museum

as a microbiology student, this place was amazing!! i could have spent all day here. absolutely attend one of the daily talks if you can, it was fascinating. there is a ton of information and unusual microbes, plus rate opportunities to look down microscopes at microbes such as unusual algae - something i particularly enjoyed! even if you aren't particularly interested in micro you will still enjoy an hour or more visiting here. :)

Jan 25, 2024
ana_sp424

Fortement recommandé

Vraiment impressionnant et éducatif, autant pour les enfants que les adultes. Le personnel est très gentil et passionné.

Jan 6, 2024
tobijkl

Zoo der etwas anderen Art

Sehr schöner Zoo der etwas anderen Art. An viele Stationen lässt sich mikrobilologisches Leben live beobachten. Ergänzt werden sie Stationen mit informativen Filmen in mehreren Sprache. Der Zoo erstreckt sich über zwei Etagen, dadurch ist er räumlich sehr klein aber mit hohem Informationsgehalt.

Jan 2, 2024
Compass64796916358

Educational Museum

This is a very interesting and educational museum about the origin of bacteria and fungi. Everything is explained very descriptive. It has plenty top try out - not only perfect for children.

Nov 11, 2023
Angela2016T

Verruiming van je wereld.

Leuk museum, dat laat zien hoe de "kleine natuur" om ons heen belangrijk is voor ons bestaan, maar ook ziekten kan veroorzaken. Zowel voor kinderen als volwassenen leuk. En men leert alles om zich heen te waarderen. Het enige minpunt is, dat er bij het naar binnengaan wordt aangegeven dat er op vastgestelde tijden ( die kenbaar worden gemaakt ) een laborant komt, die ook nog van alles kan zien, en waar je vragen aan kan stellen. Wel: deze laborant komt dus NIET....

Nov 2, 2023
301ainap

Sitio increïble para ir a visitar si te gusta el mundo de la microbiologia o tienes curiosidad por el mundo microscopico

Espacio amplio, muy limpio, muy bien decorado. Hay taquillas para dejar tus cosas antes de entrar y la experiencia muy bonita, sin duda volveria!

Sep 6, 2023
MoanaDortmund

Unglaublich

Das einzige Mikrobenmuseum der Welt. In der Beschreibung steht, man besichtigt es in ca. 90 Minuten. Ich habe mehr als drei Stunden hier verbracht und mich nicht gelangweilt. Einfach toll gemacht und man erfährt auch als totaler Laie, der ich war, viel Spannendes beim Einblick in die Welt der Mikroben

Aug 23, 2023
Blamelessfawn

Good visit, worth a look.

Daughter was excited to visit this museum, and she loved it. Very informative, not huge but had lots to look at. Adults enjoyed it too. Only downside was the ticket doesn’t allow you access to the gift shop. Daughter wanted an Artis de Partis toy, and we weren’t allowed in to the shop to purchase one. We travelled to the station to purchase, which was a bit of a trek, so that was annoying.

Aug 23, 2023
Elysechristina

Unique museum experience

Def a great alternative to the typical art museums when visiting the city. Super interesting and informative experience and great for all ages. The nerd in me loved every moment. I would highly recommend. Also next to the zoo and can combine tix for a small discount.

Aug 9, 2023
JeroenV2293

Aanschouwelijke en leuke tentoonstelling

Vandaag een bezoek gebracht aan Micropia. De tentoonstelling is zeer aanschouwelijk en gestructureerd opgesteld. De informatie is duidelijk en eenvoudig geformuleerd om het te begrijpen. Het feit dat je doorheen de tentoonstelling stempels kan verzamelen om je eigen 'microscopisch beeld' is een leuke meerwaarde. We hebben er ongeveer een klein uurtje gespendeerd.

Jul 12, 2023
WilliamM366

Disgustingly fab!

Who knew gross little microbes could be so fascinating? Lots of interesting exhibits & displays full of interesting facts and info. The body scan is particularly disturbing! For all ages but young ones will really enjoy it. Good fun.

Jul 9, 2023
Nakodata

Tolles Konzept um Wissenschaft zu vermitteln

So ganz anders im Vergleich zu den verschiedenen Kunstmuseen in Amsterdam; hier wird Wissen auf eine sehr schöne und originelle Weise vermittelt über die kleinsten Lebewesen.

Jul 8, 2023
Evetps13

Expo sympa

L’expérience est très chouette et ludique, pour les adultes et les enfants. Le personnel est super accueillant. Je recommande.

Jul 2, 2023
Paulinmargs

Let your inner science Geek explore

This place was amazing. My science nerd of a husband really wanted to go. I have to say I am glad we did. All of the interactive exhibits are well done, educational and entertaining. We were there for almost three hours, the time just flew. I guess my inner science nerd was allowed to shine.

Jun 19, 2023
MusicalMaggie

Unique Museum

A wonderfully designed museum with a real sense of humor; it kept family and friends engaged for 1-2 hours.

Jun 1, 2023
thomasgK5899WW

Super musée

Super musée! Ça change de ce qu’on peut voir. Super intéressant les bactéries et microbes etc. À faire sans hésiter !!!! Se fait assez rapidement, en 1h à 1h30. Vestiaires gratuits à l’entrée

Mar 29, 2023
625annabelv

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Wow!! In Micropia gaat er letterlijk een nieuwe wereld voor je open. Wat kunnen microben prachtig zijn. Echt een aanrader💕

Nov 21, 2022
Juliaa_Wr

Génial ! À faire

On a adoré ! De la montée par l’ascenseur à la sortie tout était génial et très bien présenté ! Très ludique, on a en plus pu participer à l’explication d’une personne du musée / labo. Vestiaire gratuit et prix du ticket (35€ pour deux) finalement bien rentabilisé car nous y avons passé un peu plus de 2h ! Seul regret de ne pas avoir pris un billet combiné pour faire le zoo

Nov 18, 2022
anais-sanfaute

La biologie pour tous !

J'ai beaucoup apprécié passer du temps dans ce musée qui m'a rappelé mes années de fac. A l'étage on y découvre la microbiologie, avec des interactions entre les êtres vivants, des cultures cellulaires, une belle collection de microorganismes en Pétri. Le rez-de-chaussée est plutôt orienté biotechnologies (fermentation, biocarburants..). Les expositions sont très ludiques, et conviennent totalement à ceux qui ne sont pas du domaine, au contraire, c'est l'assurance d'apprendre plein de chose ! Un monsieur est même présent pour donner des explications supplémentaires. Toutefois, je le trouve moins adapté aux jeunes enfants.

Sep 26, 2022

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