Experience nature at ARTIS – zoo & museums | ARTIS

Lion and lioness in new lion enclosure in ARTIS Zoo

In ARTIS Zoo, you meet animals and plants from all corners of the world, and the Planetarium offers you a unique perspective.

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ARTIS-Groote Museum is an interactive nature museum. Become one with everything around you!

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At ARTIS-Micropia, you will find out how microbes, invisible yet omnipresent, affect our lives.

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You experience every aspect of nature, right here in the very heart of Amsterdam.

There is no better place than ARTIS to enjoy a unique experience of nature.

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, right next to the historic canal, ARTIS is one of the five oldest zoos in the world. Meet animals and plants from around the globe, discover the 26 monuments, explore the stars in the Planetarium, and visit two unique and interactive museums: Micropia and the Groote Museum.

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Green oasis in the middle of the city

Curious what ARTIS all has to offer? Explore our map to discover animal habitats, historic buildings, gardens, cafés, and hidden gems so you won’t miss a thing.

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ARTIS-Groote Museum

Through a thousand small and large examples, you explore how humans, animals, plants, and microbes all share one ecosystem. Feel, taste, hear, smell, and see that we are all part of nature. Become one with everything around you!

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ARTIS-Micropia

ARTIS-Micropia is the world's first museum about microbes. In this interactive science museum, you will be able to see something you can see almost nowhere else: microbes.

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Care for nature together

Creating a better world is something that everyone can and should do together. That’s why ARTIS invites visitors, scientists, and conservationists to join us in helping to make the world a better place.

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Nature conservation

The preservation of animal and plant species, increasingly threatened with extinction, is the top priority.

Sustainability

Artis gardener Ton Hilhorst In The Edible Garden

ARTIS strives to set a good example by contributing to a greener and more livable world.

Research

Scientific research provides new knowledge and information on animal welfare, evolution, and biodiversity.

Educational programs

From school visits to inspiring lectures in the Groote Museum.

How to reach ARTIS

ARTIS is located in the heart of Amsterdam, right next to the historic canal. The zoo and museums are easy to reach by foot, public transport and car. Explore all the options and plan a smooth and relaxed visit.

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