Micropia

Micropia 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.

Dish of the week - Penicillium isariiforme:Have you seen the wall full of petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? There are more...
16/06/2026

Dish of the week - Penicillium isariiforme:

Have you seen the wall full of petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? There are more than 300 of them in the museum! One of them is this one.

🔎 Penicillium isariiforme belongs to the Penicillium genus, best known for its connection to antibiotics and food production, but many species remain relatively unexplored.

🥝 Unlike its famous relatives that produce penicillin, P. isariiforme is mainly associated with the breakdown of organic material and can occasionally be involved in food spoilage.

🌱 In nature, it plays an important role in decomposition, helping recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Dish of the week - Penicillium isariiforme:Have you seen the wall full of petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? There are more...
16/06/2026

Dish of the week - Penicillium isariiforme:

Have you seen the wall full of petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? There are more than 300 of them in the museum! One of them is this one.

🔎 Penicillium isariiforme belongs to the Penicillium genus, best known for its connection to antibiotics and food production, but many species remain relatively unexplored.

🥝 Unlike its famous relatives that produce penicillin, P. isariiforme is mainly associated with the breakdown of organic material and can occasionally be involved in food spoilage.

🌱 In nature, it plays an important role in decomposition, helping recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

09/06/2026

From the canals of Amsterdam to the world under the microscope… 💧🔬

What looks calm on the surface is anything but still beneath it. A single drop of canal water holds an entire hidden ecosystem: full of movement, life, and light-driven chemistry.

Ciliates hunt bacteria. Tiny plankton drift with the current. Together, they form the foundation of an entire food web: invisible, but essential.

The city is alive in ways you can’t see… until you look closer. 👀🦠

Discover the invisible world at ARTIS-Micropia.

Dish of the week – Fusarium avenaceumHave you noticed the wall of over 300 Petri dishes at ARTIS-Micropia? One of them f...
08/06/2026

Dish of the week – Fusarium avenaceum

Have you noticed the wall of over 300 Petri dishes at ARTIS-Micropia? One of them features this remarkable fungus.

♻️ Fusarium avenaceum plays an important role in breaking down organic material, contributing to the recycling of nutrients in soil — a vital process for healthy ecosystems.

🎨 On culture plates, it can form velvety colonies with striking natural pigmentation, ranging from soft pink and violet tones to creamy whites. Under the microscope, it reveals an unexpectedly elegant appearance.

❄️ Unlike many fungi that prefer warmer conditions, F. avenaceum is well adapted to cooler environments, highlighting the resilience and versatility of microbial life.

Dish of the week - Ulocladium alternariaeHave you spotted the wall of 300+ petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? One of them h...
01/06/2026

Dish of the week - Ulocladium alternariae

Have you spotted the wall of 300+ petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? One of them holds this one:

👭 Ulocladium alternariae closely resembles species from the genus Alternaria and is often mistaken for it due to its similar dark, soot-like spores.

🗺️This fungus is found worldwide, particularly in temperate and subtropical regions. It thrives wherever decaying leaves and plant material are present.

🍂 Its presence tends to increase in autumn, when fallen leaves provide plenty of nutrients. So when you’re raking leaves, you may also be releasing some Ulocladium spores into the air.

31/05/2026

A leaf may seem tiny at just 5 centimetres across, but to a microbe, it’s an entire world.

Many microbes are only a few micrometres in size. Line up thousands of them, and they would barely span the width of that leaf.

The smallest life forms are all around you, shaping ecosystems, recycling nutrients, and even helping you stay healthy, yet most remain invisible to the naked eye.

How small can life be? 👀🔬
Discover how tiny these creatures are at ARTIS-Micropia 🦠

27/05/2026

Sharp needles at microscopic level 🔬

A tardigrade’s menu is microscopic, but the mechanics are anything but simple. Using tiny piercing ‘mouthparts’, these resilient micro-animals feed on algae, plant cells, and other organic material hidden in thin films of water. One puncture, one suction, one meal at a time.

In this video: zoomed in on the slow, deliberate art of microscopic eating: where every movement matters, and every droplet is an ecosystem.

At a scale so small, you can only see it with a microscope.

Come visit ARTIS-Micropia and see the tardigrades up close.

Dish of the week - Penicillium italicumHave you spotted the wall of 300+ petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? One of them hol...
26/05/2026

Dish of the week - Penicillium italicum

Have you spotted the wall of 300+ petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? One of them holds this one:

🩵 This fungus produces striking blue-green spores, created by natural pigments that become especially visible under the microscope.

🍊P. italicum is often associated with citrus fruits, where it frequently appears on the peel of oranges and lemons.

☁️Its microscopic spores travel easily through the air. When they settle in the right environment, new fungal growth can begin.

20/05/2026

Sustainability starts with the smallest life on Earth 🌍

Did you know microbes can help solve global challenges? From producing oxygen to breaking down plastic and creating sustainable food solutions: these invisible organisms play a huge role in the future of our planet.

During Sustainability: Microbes for the Future, students explore ARTIS-Micropia and discover how microorganisms contribute to a more sustainable world through interactive assignments and installations.

Pick up the programme materials at the register, follow the route and uncover how microbes are shaping the future of health, technology and the environment 🔬

📍 ARTIS-Micropia
📚 Schools programme
⏰ During opening hours
🎟 Included in school rate


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Duurzaamheid begint bij de kleinste levensvormen op aarde 🌍

Wist je dat microben kunnen helpen bij het oplossen van wereldwijde uitdagingen? Van het produceren van zuurstof tot het afbreken van plastic en het bedenken van duurzame voedseloplossingen: deze onzichtbare organismen spelen een enorme rol in de toekomst van onze planeet.

Tijdens ‘Duurzaamheid: Microben voor de toekomst’ verkennen leerlingen ARTIS-Micropia en ontdekken ze hoe micro-organismen bijdragen aan een duurzamere wereld door middel van interactieve opdrachten en installaties.

Haal het programmamateriaal op bij de kassa, volg de route en ontdek hoe microben de toekomst van gezondheid, technologie en het milieu vormgeven 🔬

📍 ARTIS-Micropia
📚 Schoolprogramma
⏰ Tijdens openingstijden
🎟 Inbegrepen in het schooltarief

19/05/2026

Sustainability starts with the smallest life on Earth 🌍

Did you know microbes can help solve global challenges? From producing oxygen to breaking down plastic and creating sustainable food solutions: these invisible organisms play a huge role in the future of our planet.

During Sustainability: Microbes for the Future, students explore ARTIS-Micropia and discover how microorganisms contribute to a more sustainable world through interactive assignments and installations.

Pick up the programme materials at the register, follow the route and uncover how microbes are shaping the future of health, technology and the environment 🔬

📍 ARTIS-Micropia
📚 Schools programme
⏰ During opening hours
🎟 Included in school rate


_______________________________________

Duurzaamheid begint bij de kleinste levensvormen op aarde 🌍

Wist je dat microben kunnen helpen bij het oplossen van wereldwijde uitdagingen? Van het produceren van zuurstof tot het afbreken van plastic en het bedenken van duurzame voedseloplossingen: deze onzichtbare organismen spelen een enorme rol in de toekomst van onze planeet.

Tijdens ‘Duurzaamheid: Microben voor de toekomst’ verkennen leerlingen ARTIS-Micropia en ontdekken ze hoe micro-organismen bijdragen aan een duurzamere wereld door middel van interactieve opdrachten en installaties.

Haal het programmamateriaal op bij de kassa, volg de route en ontdek hoe microben de toekomst van gezondheid, technologie en het milieu vormgeven 🔬

📍 ARTIS-Micropia
📚 Schoolprogramma
⏰ Tijdens openingstijden
🎟 Inbegrepen in het schooltarief

amsterdam microben duurzaamheid museum educatie

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

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020 5233 670

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