Bringing space travel to life | Space Expo Noordwijk

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The number 1 space museum in the Netherlands!

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From designing and building missions on Earth to launching them into space. At Space Expo, you can experience it all. Touch a real meteorite, walk through a model of the International Space Station (ISS) and take a look inside André Kuipers’ original Soyuz capsule. Discover it for yourself!

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Artemis II: Back to the Moon!

For the first time in over fifty years, astronauts are traveling to the moon! In our temporary exhibition, we'll tell you all about the Artemis II lunar mission. Admire scale models of the SLS rocket and Orion capsule, among other things. You'll also learn about the astronauts, the Dutch solar panels and future missions.

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Closer to space than ever before

Step into a world where the universe comes to life. Discover real rockets, learn how astronauts live and travel past planets and stars. Whether you come with your family, school or simply out of curiosity, there is always something new to experience.

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Summer holiday program: Shining a light on our Sun

04 Jul 2026

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30 Aug 2026

This summer is all about our very own star: the Sun.

Solar viewing afternoon with telescopes

Only with good weather

25 Jul 2026

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25 Jul 2026

Join us for this solar viewing afternoon in collaboration with the Copernicus Public Observatory. Together with their volunteers and our own staff, we will be ready with various telescopes to give you a safe, up-close look at the sun.

Solar viewing afternoon with telescopes

Only with good weather

News from space

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30 Jun 2026

NASA launches rescue mission for SWIFT

After more than 21 years of loyal service, the SWIFT satellite (Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory) has run into trouble. To save it NASA is launching a spectacular mission today that, if all goes well, will be a first in space exploration.

02 Jun 2026

Embassy of the Moon at Space Expo

As the race to colonize space accelerates, the Embassy of the Moon invites you to an in-depth public discussion at Space Expo Noordwijk. Together with various experts and the audience, we will explore the ecological, cultural and spiritual future of our moon.

27 May 2026

Space Cowboys podcast recording

Every two weeks, various experts share the latest news on space travel and astronomy in the BNR podcast Space Cowboys. The newest episode will be recorded on Friday, May 29, right in the middle of our museum!

Experience the far away up close

Be inspired

Plan your visit to Space Expo

Opening hours & prices

Space Train

FAQ

Experience it now at Space Expo

Artemis II: Back to the Moon!

Closer to space than ever before

Explore the exhibits at Space Expo

Summer holiday program: Shining a light on our Sun

Solar viewing afternoon with telescopes

Solar viewing afternoon with telescopes

News from space

NASA launches rescue mission for SWIFT

Embassy of the Moon at Space Expo

Space Cowboys podcast recording

Bring space close to home