Amsterdam Micropia entrance ticket

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Visit the world's only microbe museum in the heart of Amsterdam. Only 10 minutes from city center. At ARTIS-Micropia a hidden world becomes visible. A world full of life, so small you cannot see it with the naked eye. Yet without microbes there would be no life on Earth. ARTIS-Micropia in Amsterdam is the first and only museum in the world dedicated entirely to microbes. They're everywhere – in the air, on your skin and in your gut. They make food taste good, keep you healthy and maintain balance in nature. Microbes are essential.At Micropia, this invisible world comes to life through living microbes, microscopes, interactive displays and stories from lab technicians. You can collect microbe stamps throughout the museum as you explore this fascinating microscopic universe.Water Lab: What is hidden in a single drop of water? In ARTIS-Micropia, there are three aquariums filled with water from a farm ditch, seawater, and water from the Amsterdam canals. At first glance, it looks like just water… but appearances are deceiving! What is crawling around in there? It teems with microbes. Look into the microscopes and let yourself be surprised by the hidden world in the water. Micropia offers an opportunity to delve into the essential world of microbes, making science both accessible and engaging for all ages.

Highlights

  • You'll visit the world's only microbe museum in the heart of Amsterdam
  • Just 10 minutes from city centre next to the historic canals
  • There's a new microbe story from the lab technicians every month
  • You can collect all microbe stamps throughout the museum
  • The admission is free for children up to 12 years old
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Facilities

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What's included

  • Entrance ticket

Where you'll meet

Enter ARTIS-Micropia with your voucher at your selected timeslot.

Operated by

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

Important information

Know in advance: * ARTIS-Micropia opens daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm * Free admission for children up to 12 years

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