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Museum · Amsterdam · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Museum Micropia in Amsterdam

Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 18 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 150 m you'll find a water point, a public toilet and a bench.

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Museum Micropia in Amsterdam

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The story

Wikipedia ↗Official website ↗

Audio tour · Micropia

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You're standing at Micropia, on the Plantage Kerklaan, right next to the main entrance of Artis Zoo. It belongs to the zoo, but you can visit it on its own without going into Artis. And it's quite something: when it opened on 30 September 2014, it was the first museum in the world devoted entirely to microbes.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mon-Wed 09:00-18:00 · Thu-Sat 09:00-20:00 · Sun 09:00-18:00
Admission: Paid · Museumkaart valid
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

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Museum Micropia in Amsterdam

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Frequently asked questions

When is Micropia open?

Mon-Wed 09:00-18:00 · Thu-Sat 09:00-20:00 · Sun 09:00-18:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Can I get in with the Museumkaart?

Yes, the Museumkaart is valid.

Is Micropia wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 20 m and a public toilet at 50 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Micropia, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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