Located in the government district, the Futurium serves as a forum for exchange between science, business and politics. With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as well as cooperation with renowned institutions such as the Max Planck Society and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the museum presents the contribution of science, research and technology to shaping the future.
The architects Richter and Musikowski have opted for openness and clear, sculptural forms in their design. The nearly zero-energy building with solar panels on the roof and a rainwater harvesting system demonstrates architectural commitment to sustainability.
The Futurium offers around 3,200 square metres of exhibition space on three floors, where visitors can explore different designs for the future in the thinking spaces of man, nature and technology. The exhibition encourages people to develop their own points of view on controversial topics. In addition, there is the Futurium Lab, a space that invites experimentation and allows visitors to work with soldering irons, 3D printers and other technologies themselves.
With the so-called “Skywalk” on the roof, the Futurium not only offers an impressive view of the photovoltaic collector fields, but also of the Spreebogen and the Chancellery. The house embodies the fundamental conviction that possible futures arise from our decisions and actions. It is divided into the areas of exhibition, forum and lab, which promote exchange and dialogue between science, politics, business, culture and civil society.
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