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North Holland · Nature

Micropia: looking at life that stays small

ARTIS Micropia in Amsterdam focuses on microbes. Living micro-organisms, microscopes and a laboratory form the described core of the presentation.

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A different scale

Microscopes reveal what you cannot make out with the naked eye. Take time for the explanation with the image: magnification alone does not tell you which organism you are looking at.

The lab technician explains

The museum mentions several moments each day when a lab technician gives an explanation. Check the times on arrival if you want to ask questions about working with living microbes.

Interactive additions

The Bodyscan and Kiss-o-meter are mentioned as installations. They offer an accessible way into the subject; read what information each display gives and how it is intended.

Before you go

Check your chosen ticket if you also want to visit ARTIS-Park or the Groote Museum. The three parts have their own admission and each takes time.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Artis Micropia — source 1
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