Futurium Museum
The Futurium is a public museum and laboratory in central Berlin dedicated to exploring possible futures for science, society, and technology. Opened on 5 September 2019 as a joint initiative of leading German scientific institutions and the federal Cabinet, it invites visitors to investigate, debate, and shape the world of tomorrow through hands-on exhibitions and an open creative laboratory.
At a glance
- Type
- Science and futures museum with interactive laboratory
- Period
- Opened 5 September 2019
- Style
- Contemporary architecture; glass and steel exhibition building
- Location
- Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Coordinates
- 52.5239° N, 13.3722° E
Overview
The Futurium, also known as Futurium Museum and Musée Futurium, is a museum with futuristic exhibitions and a hands-on laboratory. It is an initiative of Germany’s major scientific institutions and the Cabinet of Germany, conceived as a neutral space for public dialogue on science, research, and development. Situated on the Spree riverbank near the Hauptbahnhof, the building’s prominent glass facade signals its mission as an open, accessible forum for all citizens.
History
The concept behind the Futurium grew from a federal desire to create a public platform where German research institutions could engage directly with society on the big questions facing humanity. Planning and construction extended over several years before the museum’s inauguration in September 2019. The project united more than two dozen partner organisations — including major scientific societies, universities, and federal ministries — under a single roof dedicated to futures literacy. Since opening, the Futurium has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors and established itself as a model for science communication in Europe.
What you see
The permanent exhibition is divided into three thematic worlds — Nature, Human, and Technology — each exploring a different dimension of possible futures through interactive installations, films, and objects. A freely accessible Futurium Lab on the ground floor offers workshops and making-space where visitors can experiment with digital tools and prototypes. The building’s roof terrace provides panoramic views over the Spree toward the Reichstag and the government quarter, reinforcing the museum’s location at the symbolic heart of German democracy and science.
Cultural significance
The Futurium represents a new model of civic science institution, one that treats futures thinking as a public good rather than the preserve of specialists. By making all permanent exhibitions free of charge, it embodies a commitment to democratic access to knowledge about technological and social change. Its location adjacent to Berlin’s Federal ministries gives it unique symbolic weight as a place where citizens and policymakers meet around shared questions about what kind of future Germany — and the world — wishes to build.
Practical information
- Address
- Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Admission
- Permanent exhibition free; temporary exhibitions may have a fee
- Hours
- Check official website for current opening times
- Website
- futurium.de
Getting there
The Futurium is a short walk from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (S-Bahn S3, S5, S7, S9 and U-Bahn U9 at Hauptbahnhof). Bus lines 245 and 340 stop nearby. The museum is also accessible by bicycle along the Spree riverbank cycle path.
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