Micropia Museum, Amsterdam

Name: Micropia Museum
Address: Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Amsterdam, 1018 CZ, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 523 3670

#75 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life. The museum opened on 30 September 2014. It claims to be the first of its kind. ()

Local name: Micropia Coordinates: 52°22'1"N, 4°54'45"E

Address

Plantage Kerklaan 38-40Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam 1018 CZ Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 523 3670

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Day trips

Micropia Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Maritime Museum, Artis, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue.

~1820 ftN
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship
National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of maritime history and a testament to the country's seafaring legacy. Housed in a grand, 17th-century building that was once the Amsterdam Admiralty's naval storehouse...
~1000 ftE
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
~1040 ftW
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~1700 ftW
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~1010 ftE
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~330 ftN
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
~1950 ftW
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~1540 ftE
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
0.4 miW
Museum
IHLIA LGBT Heritage, Amsterdam
10 min walk • IHLIA LGBT Heritage, formerly known as the International Gay/Lesbian Information Center and Archive, is an international archive and documentation center on homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender.
0.4 miNW
Canal
Rapenburgwal, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Rapenburgwal is a secondary canal in Amsterdam in the east of the Amsterdam-Centrum district, in the Lastage neighborhood.
~1880 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
Oosterkerk, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Oosterkerk is a 17th-Century Dutch Reformed church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Oosterkerk was built in the period 1669-1671 by architect Daniël Stalpaert and completed by Adriaan Dortsman. The church bells were cast by Pieter Hemony. The church has not been used for church services since 1962, and fell into decay since then.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Micropia Museum open?

Micropia Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Micropia Museum?

Nearby attractions include Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam (2 min walk), National Holocaust Museum, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Plantage, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Hollandsche Schouwburg, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Micropia Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Micropia Museum:

Bus

Artis • Lines: N87 (2 min walk)
Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: N87 (5 min walk)

Tram

Artis • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (10 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (12 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (23 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (25 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (27 min walk)