The new exhibition UITVERGROOT in ARTIS-Micropia shows how developments in microscopes have contributed to discoveries in microbiology.

Microbes are an important part of our lives, nature and have played a crucial role in the origin of all life on earth. Microbes are made visible in the museum thanks to microscopes. In collaboration with the 100-year-old Nikon Microscope Solutions, the exhibition shows in an educational way how microscopes reveal the invisible world of micro-organisms. Visitors can experience and discover the significance of microscopy in the world of microbes themselves.

What will you see?
At an interactive table for both children and adults, you can get acquainted with the basic principles of the microscope: lenses, magnification and illumination. There are eight historical microscopes from the Nikon collection on display and an interactive screen with modern microscope solutions, which highlight the development of microscopy over the past century. Also on display is a selection of winning photos and videos from the Nikon Small World Competition, an annual competition for the most beautiful and impressive microscopic images of organisms.

100 Years of Nikon Microscope Solutions
Since the launch of their first microscope, the Joico, in 1925, Nikon has been a pioneer in optical technologies that use light. For 100 years, Nikon microscopes have supported scientists in studying microbes in various research fields, including life sciences, medicine, and various industrial applications. They also contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.

UITVERGROOT, until end of september, Micropia, Plantage Kerklaan 38-40