NEMO Science Museum vs Rijksmuseum

A side-by-side look at two of the Netherlands' favourite museums — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.

Museums · Amsterdam

NEMO Science Museum

4.6 · 18,430 reviews

A hands-on science museum inside Renzo Piano's iconic green copper building.

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Museums · Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum

4.8 · 48,210 reviews

The national museum of the Netherlands, home to Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid.

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Feature
NEMO Science Museum
Rijksmuseum
Ticket price
€22
€22
Duration
2.5 hrs
2.5 hrs
Family friendly
5/5
3/5
Accessibility
Full step-free
Full step-free
Location
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Rating
4.6★
4.8★
Reviews
18,430
48,210
Popularity
100/100
100/100
Setting
Indoor
Indoor
Best season
Year-round
Year-round

AI recommendations

Smart picks generated from ratings, reviews, price and setting.

Best for families
NEMO Science Museum

NEMO Science Museum scores 5/5 for family-friendliness with kid-friendly facilities.

Best for couples
Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum edges ahead with 4.8★ and a more intimate experience.

Best for rainy days
NEMO Science Museum

NEMO Science Museum is indoor — stay dry whatever the Dutch weather does.

Best value
NEMO Science Museum

€22 for 2.5 hrs — strong euro-per-hour on NEMO Science Museum.

Most popular
Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum leads with 48,210 reviews from travelers.

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