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About Micropia What is Micropia? What is Micropia? Micropia is the world's first museum of microbes. Mission & vision Mission & vision The story of the most powerful, most successful and, at the same time, the smallest life form. Awards and nominations Awards and nominations Since the opening in 2014, Micropia has won many international awards and nominations. How Micropia came about How Micropia came about It has taken over twelve years for the idea of Micropia to become a reality. The building The building The restoration of the historical monument de Ledenlokalen. Part of ARTIS Micropia is a part of ARTIS-Amsterdam Royal Zoo.