• Space Expo Noordwijk outside view during a sunny day
  • Space Expo Noordwijk internal view with an exhibition of the planet Earth in 3d
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Space Expo Noordwijk ESA ESTAC

Space Expo Noordwijk ESA ESTAC

Space Expo is an interactive science and space museum that brings the mysteries of space travel and astronomy to life. Visitors can explore real space artifacts, experience astronaut training simulations, and learn about the past, present, and future of space exploration through hands-on exhibits and engaging displays.

Opening hours

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Open Tuesday–Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00

How to get there

Keplerlaan 3, 2201 AZ Noordwijk, Netherlands

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€17.00

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Space Expo – Explore space and science in Noordwijk

Space Expo Noordwijk is the official visitor center of ESA ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s technology hub. Located in Noordwijk, the museum brings space travel, astronauts, and satellites closer to Earth for visitors of all ages.

What to See

  • Real space suits, rockets, and satellite models
  • A piece of the moon and a life-size Soyuz capsule
  • Stories from Dutch astronaut André Kuipers
  • Interactive exhibits about planets, gravity, and space tech
  • Optional bus tour to the nearby ESA ESTEC complex (when available)

Why Visit

  • Learn how space missions are planned and launched
  • Great for kids, science fans, and future astronauts
  • Fun hands-on displays and space quizzes
  • Close to the beach and dunes of Noordwijk

The Museum

Space Expo opened in 1990. It was the first major space museum in the Netherlands. It works closely with ESA and shares real science and stories from space missions. The museum is fun, educational, and always evolving.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Keplerlaan 3, Noordwijk
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €15.00 (adults), €11.50 (ages 4–12), free under 4
  • Not included with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Café, shop, parking, and group tours

Space Expo is perfect for visitors who want to learn about space, science, and European space missions.

Some Highlights of Space Expo Noordwijk ESA ESTAC

Spacecraft & Satellite Models

Experience full-scale replicas of the Soyuz capsule and mockups of satellite instruments and ISS modules, suspended or featured in walk-through displays.

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Authentic Astronaut Suits & Gear

The original spacesuit worn by André Kuipers is on exhibit, accompanied by mission patches, astronaut food containers, and related equipment from ESA missions .

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NASA & ESA Artifacts

Including pieces such as actual moon rocks brought back on Apollo missions and tokens of ESA’s Ariane program — highlighting European achievements in space exploration.

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