Activities at NEMO
Up on the roof at NEMO
The roof of the NEMO Science Museum building is the highest city square in the Netherlands, with beautiful views of the city of Amsterdam. The roof was in need of renewing, which presented an opportunity to dream about a new design of the roof, based on the vision of architect Renzo Piano. The roof is currently being renewed and will open in spring 2025.
Plans for the new roof
A meeting place for the city
Renzo Piano envisioned a real piazza (city square) for the roof of the building. This was still his starting point for his design of the new roof. The roof will be a place of curiosity, knowledge and inspiration, where young and old, professionals and laymen, scientists, technicians, inventors and creators can meet.
The roof will have an outdoor stage with plenty of room for activities. Think lectures, film screenings, cultural evenings and stargazing at night. It will remain a place that is open for everyone, free of charge.
Stunning views of Amsterdam
The highest point of the roof, the restaurant, is 22 metres above sea level. It is the highest rooftop square in the Netherlands. The new roof goes one better by incorporating an even higher vantage point.
A green roof
The new green and sustainable roof will be an artificial landscape. Using science and technology, it will function as a ‘natural’ ecosystem at height, with more than 75 different species of flowers and plants. This greenery will contribute to biodiversity and livability in the city.
Festive opening in 2025
The new roof will open in spring 2025. It is a gift to the city of Amsterdam, which is celebrating its 750th anniversary.
Ways to contribute
There are several options to contribute to the new roof:
Companies
To support the renewal of the roof as a company, please contact relaties@e-nemo.nl.
Subsidizers
Every contribution, however big or small, offers much-appreciated support. The contribution will fully benefit the development of the new roof.
To support NEMO, please use the payment request.
NEMO is registered with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). Charitable donations to PBOs qualify for income and corporation tax deductions, exemptions from gift and inheritance taxes and an energy tax refund. Your support is therefore tax deductible. If you contribute to a cultural PBO, you may deduct 1.25 times the amount of your donation from your income tax return. As a PBO, NEMO is obliged to inform you about the organisation’s performance.
Made possible by
NEMO Science Museum’s new roof is made possible by subsidy scheme DUMAVA and financial contributions from lead partner VriendenLoterij, Zadelhoff Cultuurfonds, Stichting Goede Doelen Nh1816 and the Friends of NEMO.
Parties involved
- Renzo Piano Building Workshop
- Ooijevaar Bevlogen Bouwers
- Dev. Real Estate Project Management
- Constructeur Royal Haskoning DHV
- Groenleverancier John Koomen
- Landschapsarchitect Helli Pangalou
- Copijn Landschapsarchitecten
- Gemeente Amsterdam
