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Weekend of Science
activity • saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026 • between 12.00 - 15.00
During the Weekend of Science, visitors to ARTIS-Micropia can discover what lives in water. Take a closer look at water from a farm ditch, the Amsterdam canals, and from the sea under a microscope. A world full of microbes comes to life.
A low-stimulation visit to Micropia
special program • €17,-
Discover Micropia at a quiet time. On Thursday 8 October, the museum will be open especially for visitors who benefit from a less stimulating environment. During this evening, there will be fewer visitors, and the lighting, sound and other aspects of the museum will be adjusted.
Museum Night: Dance with Invisible Life
special program
On giant microscope images, ciliates and other microscopic creatures move gracefully across the screen. DJ and choreographer Feadan draws inspiration from their extraordinary movements and, together with you, transforms them into a true ode to microbes.