In this interactive museum of nature in Amsterdam, only 10 minutes from city center and next too ARTIS Zoo, you’ll discover how humans, animals, plants, and microbes together form one ecosystem. By touching, smelling, listening, and observing, you’ll experience that we, as humans, are also part of nature.

Through 1,000 large and small examples, you’ll explore the similarities between yourself and other animals and plants. Did you know that trees communicate with each other, just like neighbors? Or that babies move in ways similar to crocodiles?

Set off on a journey of discovery through many interactive machines and be moved by art, sounds, and scents. In this way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of your connection with nature. There are also various activities, and lectures to attend in the museum.

Exhibition: Studio ARTIS

Natura ARTIS Magistra: Nature is the teacher of art and science. This is what ARTIS has stood for since 1838. Nature continues to inspire us with its beauty, ingenuity and complexity. And where nature inspires wonder, art naturally follows. From 9 October 2026, ARTIS-Groote Museum will invite renowned artists. In a specially designed studio at the heart of the museum, four artists create new work live and talk to visitors about their work and their connection to nature.

With a combination ticket, you can also visit the other ARTIS locations: discover the world of microbes at ARTIS-Micropia and experience nature up close at ARTIS Zoo.