Micropia

Micropia Micropia. Toont het onzichtbare. Shows the invisible. Als je de wereld van héél dichtbij bekijkt,
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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.

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

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🛏️ Dish of the week — Mattress MicrobiomeYour mattress may look clean, but under the surface lives an entire microscopic...
19/05/2026

🛏️ Dish of the week — Mattress Microbiome

Your mattress may look clean, but under the surface lives an entire microscopic world. Heat, sweat, and skin particles create the perfect environment for tiny organisms to settle in.

Meet some of the residents:

🦠 Skin bacteria — Constantly transferred from our bodies to sheets and fabrics.

🍄 Fungi — Microscopic molds that prefer warm, slightly humid conditions.

🕷️ Dust mites — Tiny creatures feeding on dead skin cells hidden in bedding.

Together, these invisible organisms form a miniature ecosystem that sleeps beside you every night.

13/05/2026

What lives beneath your feet? 🦶

A hidden world of fungi, bacteria and microscopic life is constantly moving through the soil beneath every step 🌿

In this month’s Lab Talk, discover how these tiny organisms shape ecosystems, recycle nutrients and keep life above ground connected to life below it.
Through the lens of science, the unseen becomes impossible to ignore 🔬

Curious for more? Visit the daily Lab Talks ARTIS-Micropia 🧑‍🔬

Soil

05/05/2026

A hidden world exists around plant roots 🌱

Meet the Microbe of the Month: Streptomyces lividans.
A soil-dwelling bacterium that plays a key role in help keeping ecosystems in balance, working alongside plants and other microbes, while helping protect against pathogens.

Resilient and adaptable, it remains active even under challenging conditions, spreading through the soil and thriving in diverse environments. Where other microbes couldn’t survive.

Beyond the underground, this microbe is widely studied in science, offering insights into processes important for developing new medicines.

Look closer there’s more to see than meets the eye.
Discover it this May at ARTIS-Micropia 🦠

Dish of the week - Geotrichum candidumHave you seen the wall full of petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? There are over 300 ...
04/05/2026

Dish of the week - Geotrichum candidum

Have you seen the wall full of petri dishes in ARTIS-Micropia? There are over 300 of them in the museum! One of them is Geotrichum candidum.

🧀 Geotrichum candidum plays an important role in the production of soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert, helping create their creamy texture and characteristic white rind.

🌍 This yeast-like fungus occurs naturally in the environment, in soil, water, and on plants, making it a fascinating and common part of the microbial world.

🥛 Geotrichum candidum thrives in slightly acidic conditions, which makes dairy products the perfect environment for it to grow and do its work.

28/04/2026

Meet the tardigrade: also known as a “water bear.” 🦠💧

This microorganism is tiny enough tiny enough to exist by the hundreds within a single drop of water! 💧

Despite its tiny size, it has a surprisingly complex life: it feeds on plant cells, algae, and sometimes even smaller microorganisms, using a needle-like ‘mouth’ to suck out nutrients. Under the microscope, you’ll see it walk slowly on eight stubby ‘legs’.

Did you know that tardigrades can survive extreme conditions from freezing temperatures to the vacuum of space? Some have even been sent into orbit and made it back alive! 🚀

Small, slow, and nearly indestructible. Nature doesn’t need size to be extraordinary. ✨

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

🔎 Discover a hidden world at ARTIS – where the wonders of nature go beyond what meets the eye. Let’s explore the invisib...
22/04/2026

🔎 Discover a hidden world at ARTIS – where the wonders of nature go beyond what meets the eye. Let’s explore the invisible collection: the Microbiome of ARTIS.

🥚 In the Broedhuis at ARTIS, tiny new lives begin inside their shells.

Meet Maartje, who has been caring for eggs and chicks at ARTIS for 17 years. She makes sure each egg is kept at the perfect temperature and humidity, patiently waiting for the moment it cracks open.

🧬 While we often associate eggs with salmonella, the eggshell is also home to a community of beneficial microbes. These tiny allies help protect the developing chick and can even support its health after hatching.
It’s a reminder that not all microbes are harmful – some are life’s earliest protectors.

Curious to learn more about the wonders of microbes?
Come visit ARTIS-Micropia 🦠

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Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
Amsterdam
1018CZ

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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

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