[2024 Amsterdam Attraction] Travel Guide for NEMO Science Museum (Updated Oct)

Netherlands 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | A must-visit city in your lifetime, nanny-level guide

1️⃣Intersection of Keizersgracht and Leidsegracht canals If you want to take the most classic photo of the canal, the intersection of Keizersgracht and Leidsegracht is the best choice. 2️⃣Korte Niezel Bridge The St. Nicholas Church, the canal houses around it, the arched bridge with bicycles parked on it, and the occasional passing boat form a quite harmonious picture. 3️⃣Amuqiao Seven Bridges (7 Bridges) As a city of canals, there are countless bridges. The intersection of Reguliersgracht and Herengracht canals is the most magical place in the city, where you can see seven consecutive bridge arches at once. 4️⃣A'DAM Lookout Observation Deck Standing on the top of a 20-story tower, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Amsterdam from a god's-eye view. There is also the highest swing in Europe on the observation deck (if you dare, be sure to check in), and you can easily take super cool photos of yourself suspended above the panoramic view of Amsterdam. 5️⃣SkyLounge Amsterdam A bar 11 floors high that offers a bird's-eye view of the entire city without requiring an admission ticket. (During the peak of summer, sipping on a colorful cocktail while enjoying the beautiful scenery is simply amazing.) 6️⃣NEMO Science Museum Apart from the panoramic view of the city, you can capture various beautiful and creative photos of the staircase rooftop with its own fountain, the peacefully docked boats, and the uniquely shaped iron bridge. 7️⃣I Amsterdam logo Every day, a constant stream of tourists stop here to take photos. If you want to take a pure "I Amsterdam" photo and have the opportunity to take a photo with this landmark alone, it is recommended to come and check in at night or in the early morning. 8️⃣Coin Square (Muntplein) The coin square full of ancient atmosphere is a great place to take retro photos. From the top floor of the Geelvinck parking lot nearby, you can overlook the entire square and capture every exquisite building in sight. 9️⃣Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam (Amsterdam Botanical Garden) This is a paradise for literary and fresh Instagrammers, where you can easily capture the taste of fashion bloggers. The pink walls in the botanical garden can withstand high aesthetic standards whether you're taking photos of people or scenery. 🔟Damrak Avenue The canal houses along the Damrak waterfront are a must-see scenery in many postcards. Houses of various colors are neatly arranged along the canal, narrow and even leaning. They have stood here for hundreds of years, creating the most classic appearance of Amsterdam.

#myhiddengems - watching the sun set over Amsterdam city from the roof of Nemo (the city’s sience museum) where they host Zomeravonden, or Summer Nights, with live music every Thursday night in August. The music? We enjoyed some latin jazz and a glas of rose… does it get any better than this? Coming Thursday I hear it’s going to be Dutch pop, will I see you there? 🥂☀️

Nemo Science Museum

#europetrip We visited the Nemo Science Museum in Amsterdam and had a great time. The museum is very interactive and engaging, with lots of hands-on exhibits and experiments to explore. Kids would love the different play area, the giant bubbles, the chain reactions, and the science lab. There was something for everyone, from toddlers to teens. The museum was quite busy, especially on a rainy day, but we didn't have to wait too long for most of the activities. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the facilities were clean and well-maintained. The only downside was that some of the exhibits could use more explanatory information, preferably not via text, as it was hard to read and understand for younger children and non-native speakers. We would have liked to see more videos, audio guides, or demonstrations to explain the science behind the fun. Parking was close by, about 500m walk from the museum, but pricey. We spent about 4 hours at the museum. We recommend the Nemo Science Museum for anyone looking for a fun and educational day out in Amsterdam. It's a 4-star attraction for sure!