Micropia

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 Café & Restaurant for a drink or a meal. One of the best steaks in town. Watch our video about Micropia here:

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.

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!

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.