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Futurium - The House of Futures

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    View of the Futurium in Berlin.

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    Walk-in sculpture in the Futurium Berlin.

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    A woman stands on the "Skywalk" on the roof of the Futurium.

The Futurium is a venue for exhibitions and events on the subject of shaping the future in Berlin.

The Futurium - House of Futures is a forum for science, business and politics in Berlin. The building is located in the government district and highlights the contribution of science, research and technology to shaping the future. The initiator of the project is the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The partners involved include the Max Planck Society, the Helmholtz Association and the Fraunhofer Society.

Designs for the Future in the Futurium

Visitors to the exhibition can explore various concepts for the future. The connection between man, nature and technology is examined from different perspectives. Often, no ready-made solutions are presented: Instead, visitors are encouraged to think and tinker. The Futurium Lab, for example, invites visitors to experiment with soldering irons, 3D printers, laser cutters and much more.

Architecture, Photovoltaics and Skywalk

The Futurium is located between the Reichstag and the Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station), directly on the Spree river. The large panoramic windows are visible from afar. The Berlin architects Richter and Musikowski focused on openness and clear, sculptural forms in their design. The entire building meets the standard of a low-energy house. The Futurium offers around 3,200 square meters of exhibition space on three floors. On the roof of the building, the so-called “Skywalk” not only offers a view of the numerous collector fields for photovoltaics, but also provides a great view of the Spreebogen and the Chancellery.

Futurium: Current Events and Tickets

Open Lab Evening: Quantum Circus

Come in, come in! Welcome to the quantum circus. Enter a fascinating world in which the smallest building blocks of the universe are the biggest stars and perform their amazing tricks: Quanta! Here, the... more

Open Lab Evening: Seagrass as an intelligent material

What are ecological networks and what significance do they have for an ethical future? And (how) can we see ourselves as part of ecological networks? Using the example of seagrass (Zostera marina), you... more

Food Futures: Global Seeds, Berlin Soil

What if we could shape the future of food ourselves? Around the world, individuals are showing us how this can be achieved. At our event, they will discuss their innovative solutions with you. The global... more

Puzzles are the best medicine

Our quiz masters Tom and Darren will put you through your paces – it’s all about the future of medicine. The 2050 flu season has just begun: as long as you are not afraid of bad-tempered AI receptionists... more

Open Lab Evening: Futures Storytelling

The future is uncertain - but we can shape it. This Open Lab evening will show you how. You will get to know the Futures Storytelling method, which we use to make the future tangible and bring it to life.... more

Information, Address and Opening Hours

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 Address
Alexanderufer 2
10117 Berlin
Phone
+49 (0)30 408 189 777
Internet
www.futurium.de
Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Accessibility
Accessible main entrance, elevator to upper floor and basement, wheelchair-accessible facilities in the Futurium Lab.
Admission Fee
Free

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Last edited: 15 April 2025