The no.1 space museum in the Netherlands

Experience space and space travel in a unique way!

At Space Expo, you will discover the world of space travel in all its facets. From designing and building space missions on earth to launching them into space. Touch a real meteorite, launch a hydrogen rocket and take a look inside André Kuipers' original Sojoez-capsule. Throughout the years, the museum's collection has been expanded with beautiful showpieces. There is also a lot of attention for the history of space travel and you can walk through a model of the International Space Station (ISS). Space Expo is a fun and educational trip for the whole family!

Please note: Space Expo may be closed for (part of) the day due to holidays and private events. Check the closing days here.

Go on a mission with Expedition Space Expo!

Would you like to travel to space? Do you want to unravel the secrets of the universe? And discover more about our beautiful planet Earth? Then come to Space Expo and discover the world of space travel with Expedition Space Expo!

Expedition Space Expo is an interactive mission for children ages 5 to 12. At the museum you will receive a personal logbook. In it you will find assignments, special facts and quiz questions. If you answer enough questions correctly, you will unravel the secret code and receive a real astronaut diploma!

Earth from Space - Powered by ESA


In this unique and interactive exhibition, you’ll see Earth as you’ve never seen it before: through satellites’ eyes. Use real satellite data to investigate changes in land, water, ice and air, projected onto a large globe. Zoom in with our touch table. You'll discover the fastest-flowing glacier in the world, new islands near Dubai, deforestation in the Amazon Forest and more. And explore the future of the Netherlands with our elevation model. What would this country look like if there were no dikes? Or when the sea level rises? Satellites provide answers from space – powered by ESA – exclusively at Space Expo Noordwijk.

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