Micropia

I had an amazing experience at Micropia. If you have the opportunity to go you definitely should. The staff are so kind and knowledgeable about the lab here. There is a lot to learn but it’s not too overwhelming and easy to navigate through the two floors. It took me probably about an hour to get through the exhibits I would say 1-2 hours is a good amount of time to get through everything. There was a lecture by a student who worked in the lab and she was very well spoken and knew a lot about her work. I was happy to see people get so excited about microbes. The gift shop is small but cute and there is something for everyone. There is also a lot of interactive parts of the museum from stamps, to curing Peter of his mystery disease, to moving the actual microscopes around. It’s super fun and for all ages.

This is probably the most underrated museum you can visit in Amsterdam! It’s incredibly fascinating and you’ll start to realise there’s so much going on in a microscopic level! Don’t forget to pick up a microbe stamp sheet before you go through the turnstiles. Throughout the exhibition you can stamp microbes on your sheet and near the end you can see if you collected them all! Super engaging I loved it all. I wish there was more stuff in the gift shop though!

Perfectly set up museum for children of all ages. When we visited there were no children in the museum, just adults enjoying themselves! A fascinating look into microbes and other organisms. The displays are interactive and intriguing. A beautifully curated museum that takes about an hour (or longer) to fully appreciate. There are lockers and a cafe. Included with our I-Amsterdam card and very well worth the time!

Micropia was one of the best places we visited whilst in Amsterdam, it’s a small museum but absolutely packed with information! My husband and I (28&29yrs) spent about 2 hours here and both felt like kids on a school trip, we really had fun and both loved collecting the Microbe stamps from around the museum. It wasn’t busy at all so we could really take our time to read everything and explore all the interactive elements.

The exhibits were creative, interactive, and surprisingly beautiful and it made science come alive in the best way. One of my favorite parts was the microbe “stamping” activity, collecting stamps for every microbe I learned about felt like an extreme sport for science lovers. I left feeling amazed, educated, and just a little more obsessed with the microbial universe!

wow wow wow! This museum is a great, immersive experience. Very factual in a way that’s easy to understand if science isn’t really your thing. Lots of great activities that’ll get kids involved - which are also good for adults! I was lucky enough to arrive at a time were one of the scientists were giving a talk about the weekly bacteria.

Interesting museum about all the little things in life. Felt like I was back at school for a couple of hours (in a good way!) learning about microbes and the environments they live within. There are also plenty of other cool things to see in the ARTIS area worth while making a day out of it.

Another Amsterdam hit for me. Short sharp facts. Microscopes to look through. A real lab at the back to observe. Friendly staff. And ink stamps to collect! You'll never look at a beard thr same way again. Some rather creative wall art at the end. Price a bit steep, €17.50 for an adult. Fine on my own...but a family outing 🤔.

My major in university was Microbiology and Immunology, so when I found out that there was a museum all about microorganisms in Amsterdam, of course I just had to go! A MUSEUM ABOUT MICROBIOLOGY, HOW COOL IS THAT?! The exhibits I particularly enjoyed were the Petri plates displaying colorful cultures and the glass sculptures of various microorganisms. We were in there for a couple of hours, but I could have easily stayed for another hour. Adult tickets were €17.50, although I got the student price of €10 since I still had a valid student ID. It was annoying how you had to select the date and time you wanted to go, although when we wanted to change the date due to a change in plans, it was no problem. Micropia is one of the more unique museums I have been to, and I loved it! Highly recommended! [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Museums and Art Galleries]

I had literally no idea what Micropia was before going but my wife really wanted to go so I was all in. Located right next door to the Zoo, Micropia is an experience like no other into bacteria, little creatures that crawl on you when you sleep, and fungus. From the moment you start walking around this little museum you are surrounded by interactive exhibits and microscopes that let you look at what you are learning about first hand, cool right? On top of being a cool museum, you even get a little card to get stamped at all of the stations so when you leave you have a cool and free little souvenir for the road. Was I a fan of this place? Absolutely, this was definitely one of the coolest museums I have ever been too. Overall, Micropia was an amazing place to spend 40 minutes or so and a place I'll be recommending people for years. This truly was a unique and refreshing experience. Like museums? Come. Like bacteria for some reason? Come. Either way, this museum is a must.

When we arrived in Amsterdam, my colleagues and I visited this museum focusing on bacteria. The museum offers cool stamps that you collect as you explore each exhibit. There are some interesting attractions, and being next to the zoo adds to its appeal. It's a nice place to visit when it's cold outside. The museum presents fascinating concepts, but a word of warning: avoid the smell test, as some scents may surprise you.

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! Located next door to the Artis Zoo I came here first unaware of what to expect. Keeping it simple- this is a cool- learning experience. There are lots of examples /exhibits of bacteria/bugs and it shows how they are part of life and just where they are in the food chain and DNA. Lots to see, touch and look at. It's a science lab for adults. The elevator ride may leave you with a stiff neck b/c your forces to look up before the tour starts. 3D interactive demos- you should see what's really in a kiss! live ongoing demos of how food goes bad was very cool- though I would hate to have the job of the person who tosses that stuff out. Make sure you get all 30 stamps! And is that chemistry lab a real lab??? I didn't see sanitizer mounted on walls, didn't see gloves available not being used.... Fishy.

Feeling very itchy when walking the lane of bacteria and viruses.. Anyways, it is a really nice exhibition, a bit expensive but it has such fine displays that make it a pleasure at sight. Of course, good and advisable for kids as well.

This is really worth seeing if you have any interest at all in science and how if affects every day life. With real slide specimens, you can watch them in real time , press a button for more information , and see where these microbes are found in every day life. It was fascinating. And the microbes themselves are beautiful. At the very end , I photographed a few glass representations of common microbes like Giardia, malaria, salmonella, HIV virus , and Mrsa . Lots of hands on things to do, and if you want to really learn, there are many supplemental videos and presentations to get further into the material. It was not on my radar screen for a must-do in Amsterdam but I'm glad I didn't miss it!

Very interesting exhibits and very interactive Open much later than most museums - and much later than Artis Doesn't look like there is a much as there is so be sure to walk slow through the exhibits

I'm not actually sure whether there actually were real microscopic organisms in this 'museum' (or should I call it a zoo) or whether they were just fake. Well, considering how dangerous some of these microscopic organisms can be (such as small pox), I wouldn't be surprised if what you were looking at were just fakes. However, I think I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that when we are looking in those microscopes we are actually seeing real microscopic organisms. Anyway, this is apparently the only zoo for microscopic organisms in the world, and even though I'm not really a big fan of biology, it was still worth checking out. I have to admit though that it was interesting, and they also have the thing where you are given a pamphet and you have to go around and fill it up with stickers. Mind you, we didn't get to all of them because, well, it can be fairly easy to miss a couple, but it was still an interesting experience nonetheless.

This is the coolest museum I've ever been to! Even though it's a bit small, we ended up staying for around 2 hours exploring everything. The museum is super interactive and informative, so great for kiddos and adults alike. I feel like it's not a huge tourist spot, which was awesome because you were able to see the exhibits without having to navigate crowds of people. Definitely a hidden gem. The free lockers were an added bonus and the staff was super helpful! Everyone in my group agreed that this was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam.

Great museum, although not for the squeamish! Had a wonderful time. Would only have preferred if representations of some of the more interesting specimens had been available in the souvenir section. Highly recommended!

A visually cool experience for sure, but not super interesting information. Except for the tardigrades -- they are such cool little animals that I enjoyed everything that had to do with them! I thought it was a bit repetitive in content, but the way they put the displays together was cool. Looking at the microbes is cool and some of their visualizations and interactive displays were really well done. The atmosphere was enjoyable and visiting was a pleasant experience, I just feel that it was more of a visual than educational experience.

What fun - GO. You will need about 3 hours for your visit. We had the Holland Pass, but we would have gladly paid. Close to the zoo, and a nice little pub a block away. Also right on the tram line.

Dedicated to the science of microorganisms, Micropia sounds like it might be over-sciency, dull and dry. In fact it's just the opposite. The museum takes the overlooked subject of microbes and turns it into an exciting and educational experience through high-tech and interactive exhibits. The main point is that we all have trillions of microorganisms on our bodies, in our homes and in our food. The museum has a microbe body scanner and a kiss-o-meter that cleverly demonstrates this first hand. But we all have a wrongly formed bias that all microbes are dirty bacteria and are harmful to us. The museum does a great job at showing how helpful and necessary microbes are to us and our survival. A new exhibit just opened up about a natural form of crop protection involving nematodes, microscopic worms that kill off harmful insects. They have an actual lab where they cultivate and monitor the microbes and they have periodic seminars throughout the day conducted by their staff scientists. The museum is located next to Artis Zoo, so you can make a day of it seeing both. Also, step into the Plantage Cafe & Restaurant for a drink or a meal. One of the best steaks in town. Watch our video about Micropia here: https://youtu.be/g6zvy3wLYpU