Science & Technology Museums in the Netherlands
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
North Holland (13)
Zaanse Schans
NEMO Science Museum
Teylers Museum
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Beeld & Geluid
Heineken Experience
Zaans Museum
Diamant Museum Amsterdam
Marinemuseum
Molen De Adriaan
Cruquius Museum
Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik
Nederlands Stoommachinemuseum
Friesland (8)
Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Vuurtoren Ameland
Koren- en Mosterdmolen De Verwachting
Molenmuseum De Eendragt
Koren- en Oliemolen De Phenix
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Maritiem Centrum Abraham Fock
South Holland (6)
Utrecht (4)
Drenthe (2)
North Brabant (2)
Flevoland (1)
Gelderland (1)
Groningen (1)
Limburg (1)
Overijssel (1)
Science & Technology Museums in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 40 science and technology museums in the Netherlands, spread across 11 provinces and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in North Holland (13), Friesland (8), and South Holland (6).
At the city level, Amsterdam (4), Hollum (3), and Utrecht (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €13 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7.50 and €18.50.
17 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 29 offer dedicated programs for families, and 29 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 science and technology museums in the Netherlands
The best-known science and technology museums in the Netherlands
Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franeker
Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
Teylers MuseumNature · Haarlem
Het ScheepvaartmuseumHistory · Amsterdam
Beeld & GeluidSpecial · Hilversum
Heineken ExperienceTechnology · Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveTechnology · Leiden
SonnenborghTechnology · Utrecht
Science and technology museums in the Netherlands with programs for families
- Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
- Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franeker
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
- Teylers MuseumNature · Haarlem
- Het ScheepvaartmuseumHistory · Amsterdam
- Beeld & GeluidSpecial · Hilversum
- Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveTechnology · Leiden
- SonnenborghTechnology · Utrecht
AviodromeTechnology · Lelystad
Museum SpeelklokSpecial · Utrecht
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in the Netherlands
- Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
- Beeld & GeluidSpecial · Hilversum
- Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveTechnology · Leiden
- Museum SpeelklokSpecial · Utrecht
Oorlogsmuseum OverloonHistory · Overloon
Zaans MuseumRegional · Zaandam
Louwman MuseumTechnology · The Hague
Nationaal Militair MuseumHistory · Soest
Cruquius MuseumTechnology · Cruquius
Science and technology museums in the Netherlands with the highest published visitor numbers
- Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
SpoorwegmuseumTechnology · Utrecht- Het ScheepvaartmuseumHistory · Amsterdam
- Oorlogsmuseum OverloonHistory · Overloon
- Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveTechnology · Leiden
- Museum SpeelklokSpecial · Utrecht
TextielMuseumArt · Tilburg
Vuurtoren AmelandTechnology · Hollum- SonnenborghTechnology · Utrecht
Current special exhibitions at science and technology museums in the Netherlands
- Zij maakt het verschilIr. D.F. Woudagemaal · Lemmer · until October 30, 2026
- Ik zie wat jij niet zietKoninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium · Franeker
- Game OnNEMO Science Museum · Amsterdam · until October 25, 2026
- Zeker weten? Hoe wetenschap werktTeylers Museum · Haarlem · until August 29, 2027
- Vincent Ruijters – Crimson GiltHet Scheepvaartmuseum · Amsterdam · until March 21, 2027
- Atlantisch Venster IV: Sedrig Verwoert – Strange Fruit 2.0Het Scheepvaartmuseum · Amsterdam · until April 4, 2027
- Stephan Vanfleteren – Transcripts of a SeaHet Scheepvaartmuseum · Amsterdam · until April 4, 2027
- De Solebay wandtapijtenHet Scheepvaartmuseum · Amsterdam
- Beleef 75 jaar TVBeeld & Geluid · Hilversum · until December 31, 2026
- Heel Holland ZoektBeeld & Geluid · Hilversum
By province
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 40 science and technology museums in the Netherlands across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Zaanse Schans, NEMO Science Museum, and Teylers Museum.
Which science and technology museums in the Netherlands offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Zaanse Schans.
Which science and technology museums in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Zaanse Schans, and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.
Which science and technology museums in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
17 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, NEMO Science Museum, and Beeld & Geluid. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €13 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €24.95. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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