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Maandag 10:00 - 17:00 Dinsdag 10:00 - 17:00 Woensdag 10:00 - 17:00 Donderdag 10:00 - 17:00 Vrijdag 10:00 - 17:00 Zaterdag 10:00 - 17:00 Zondag 10:00 - 17:00

Micropia

Name: Micropia
Address: Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Amsterdam, 1018CZ, NL
Telephone: 020 5233 670
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.9

Micropia. Toont het onzichtbare. Shows the invisible. Als je de wereld van héél dichtbij bekijkt,
gaat er een nieuwe voor je open. Welkom in Micropia.
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Mooier en bijzonderder dan je je ooit hebt kunnen voorstellen. Het eerste microbenmuseum ter wereld, midden in Amsterdam. When you look from really close,
a new world is revealed to you. More beautiful and spectacular than you could ever have imagined. Welcome to Micropia. The first museum of microbes, in the centre of Amsterdam.

03/09/2026

Soms is minder prikkels juist méér ontdekken. 🦠🔬

Op donderdag 8 oktober wordt het extra rustig in ARTIS-Micropia.

Na sluitingstijd opent het museum speciaal voor bezoekers die behoefte hebben aan minder prikkels. Met maximaal 50 bezoekers in het museum én aangepast licht en geluid, is er alle ruimte om de wereld van microben in je eigen tempo te ontdekken. Meer rust, meer ruimte voor het onzichtbare.

Even behoefte aan meer rust? Er is ook een ruimte waar je je even kunt terugtrekken.

Wil je vooraf weten wat je tegenkomt? Bekijk dan online de sensorische gids van Micropia 🦠.

📅 8 oktober
🕕 18.00 – 21.00 uur
🎟️ Vanaf 12 jaar

Reserveer online vooraf een tijdslot

01/09/2026

Bacteria or fungus? 🔬

🌱 Hidden in the soil lives Microbe of the Month September: Streptomyces coelicolor. But unlike most bacteria, it doesn’t grow as separate cells. Instead, it forms long, branching filaments, making it look surprisingly similar to a fungus under the microscope.

💙 And then there’s its distinctive colour. S. coelicolor produces several pigments, including actinorhodin: a compound responsible for its striking blue colour. But this pigment does more than stand out: it also has antibiotic properties and can inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.

💊 This is one reason Streptomyces bacteria are so interesting to scientists. Members of this genus are famous for producing a huge variety of biologically active compounds, including many antibiotics used in medicine.

🔬 S. coelicolor is also an important model organism. By studying how it grows, forms spores and produces different compounds, scientists can learn more about bacterial development and antibiotic production.

A bacterium with branching threads, spores and a bright blue pigment? Come discover the Microbe of the Month at ARTIS-Micropia 🧫

24/08/2026

Meet the ostracod 👀

What you’re looking at is a tiny crustacean known as an ostracod, or seed shrimp. Found in both freshwater and marine environments, these little creatures play an important role in ecosystems around the world.

Hidden between two calcium shells, an ostracod measures just 0.2 to 2 mm. Can you spot the black dot in the middle? That’s its nauplius eye. Ostracods have just one central eye, which helps them distinguish between light / dark and hide from other animals.

And those antennae above its head? They help the ostracod sense vibrations and search for food, such as algae and organic material.

Want to discover more about the invisible world of microbes? Come and explore it at Micropia.

21/08/2026

🏎️💨 Think the Grand Prix is fast? Watch these microbes go! 🦠

Race cars may steal the spotlight this weekend, but some microbes know a thing or two about speed too. 🔬💨

Want to see these tiny speedsters with your own eyes?
Visit ARTIS-Micropia and discover the incredible world of microbes.

19/08/2026

🦠 Gezond dankzij microben? Jazeker!

Van je mond tot je darmen: overal in je lichaam leven microben die een belangrijke rol spelen in je gezondheid. Maar hoe beschermen ze je? En hoe kunnen ze je juist ziek maken?

In dit interactieve lesprogramma in ARTIS-Micropia ontdekken leerlingen alles over de rol van microben bij de spijsvertering, het afweersysteem en onze gezondheid. 🔬

Een verrassende verdieping op biologie of gezondheidsleer voor de onder- én bovenbouw van het voortgezet onderwijs.

👉 Boek nu je les via onderwijs.artis.nl

Microben

09/08/2026

Naming a microbe is never random: it follows strict scientific rules.🔬

Microbes are named according to the International Code of Nomenclature, a universal system that ensures every species has one unique, globally recognized name. Most names are Latin or Latinised, describing a microbe’s shape, metabolism, habitat, or origin.

Some microbes carry the legacy of discovery. Escherichia coli was named after Theodor Escherich, while Listeria monocytogenes honours Joseph Lister.

Others reveal where they were first found or what makes them distinct.🦠

Want to learn more about these tiny creatures, come visit ARTIS-Micropia

05/08/2026

What if tiny life can make the sea glow? ✨

From glowing seas to deep-sea creatures: bioluminescence is everywhere. Some microbes only light up when touched, while others help animals hunt, communicate, or stay hidden.

Discover how micro-organisms have been producing light for billions of years, and how science uses it today to study cells and disease.

Join this month’s Lab Talks at ARTIS-Micropia and explore the world of living light 🦠💡

03/08/2026

Dish of the Week: Penicillium olsonii

Have you spotted the wall of over 150 Petri dishes at ARTIS-Micropia? 🧫 One of them holds this one

🍄 Although it’s not one of the best-known Penicillium species, it belongs to a fascinating group of fungi found all around us.

🍂 In nature, P. olsonii grows in soil and on decaying organic material, where it helps recycle nutrients by breaking down dead plant matter.

🔬 Tiny fungi like this play a big role in keeping ecosystems healthy, even if they often go unnoticed.

01/08/2026

Meet nature’s tiniest light makers 💡🦠

🌊 Ever seen a blue glow in the sea on summer nights? It almost seems magical...

🦠 But the real cause of this natural wonder?
Is Microbe of the Month August: Pyrocystis lunula, a single-celled alga, that creates the distinctive blue glow you can sometimes see on dark summer nights

💡 When the cell is disturbed by moving water, a chemical reaction is triggered inside tiny compartments. The enzyme luciferase reacts with a molecule called luciferin, releasing energy in the form of blue light! This flash only lasts a fraction of a second, but millions to billions of glowing cells together can light up an entire wave.

🔬 Did you know? Scientists think this light acts as a defense mechanism. The sudden flash may startle small predators or attract larger animals that feed on whatever is trying to eat the algae.

Curious about these tiny light makers? Come visit ARTIS-Micropia this month 🧫

27/07/2026

Dish of the Week: Paecilomyces formosus 🦠

Have you noticed the wall of 150+ Petri dishes at ARTIS-Micropia? One of them features *P. formosus*.

🌿 Found almost everywhere
P. formosus* can be found in soils, decaying plant material, and even indoor environments. It’s a widespread fungus that quietly thrives in many different habitats.

🌱 A natural plant protector
Some strains of P. formosus live around plant roots, where they can help protect plants against harmful nematodes and other pathogens. Researchers are studying its potential as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides.

🧫 Soft, powdery colonies
When grown in the lab, it forms fast-growing colonies with a velvety to powdery texture, often in shades of white, yellowish, or olive-green.

🐛 A natural pest fighter
Some strains of P. formosus can infect insects and plant-parasitic nematodes. Because of this, researchers are studying whether it could be used as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides in agriculture.

Come visit ARTIS-Micropia and see it from up close.

Adres

Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
Amsterdam
1018CZ

Openingstijden

Maandag	10:00 - 17:00
Dinsdag	10:00 - 17:00
Woensdag	10:00 - 17:00
Donderdag	10:00 - 17:00
Vrijdag	10:00 - 17:00
Zaterdag	10:00 - 17:00
Zondag	10:00 - 17:00

Telefoon

020 5233 670

Website

https://www.artis.nl/nl/artis-micropia

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