Projektion im Planetarium zur Berlin Science Week
Projektion im Planetarium zur Berlin Science Week

BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK

1 — 10 NOVEMBER

Every year, Berlin Science Week transforms the city into a vibrant festival of scientific ideas, exploration, and experimentation.

This year, we are excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary and to ignite, once again, a lively programme of over 300 events across our two dynamic festival hubs at the Museum für Naturkunde and Holzmarkt 25, as well as various other venues throughout the city and online.

GET INVOLVED

Our Call for Participation will launch in May/June 2025. All relevant information will be shared on this page in advance. If you would like to receive our partner mailing and stay updated on news and deadlines for participation, feel free to contact us directly at info@berlinscienceweek.com.

A Soapbox Science speaker standing on a small outdoor stage at the Holzmarkt 25 marketplace, surrounded by an engaged audience
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Four speakers engaging in a panel discussion on evaluating research at the New Normal Hall during Berlin Science Week Campus
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children trying out goggles at an exhibition stand in the birds room of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
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"Sara Niksic presenting her sound work on whale songs on the Säälchen stage, illuminated in blue
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Scientist speaking about her work in front of a dinosaur skull
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volunteer of the Berlin Science Week smiling at two guests at the Opening of the Berlin Science Week
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Projection of a virtual brain at the Planetarium, organised by the Einstein Foundation Berlin
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outside view of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin on the first sunny day of the Berlin Science Week CAMPUS
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Rick Minnich discussing his film 'The Big Thaw' on the Säälchen stage, with a scene from the movie projected in the background.
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woman putting a sticker on a board asking 'What's our Common Ground?'
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Plantfluencer Robinga speaks to a group of people in the outdoor area of the Holzmarkt
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two adults standing in front of an exhibition board discussing income inequalities
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woman in the audience raising a question at the Berlin Science Week CAMPUS
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five panelists discussing the science of sex at the Science & Culture FORUM
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workshop with adults at the Collaborative Field of the Berlin Science Week CAMPUS
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speaker talking about mental health and creative expression through movies at the Science & Culture FORUM
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A scientist on stage discussing her work with the audience during a science slam at Roadrunners Paradise, organised by the Berlin Clusters of Excellence.
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workshop at the Spreelunke about waterbodies. the room is set in blue light.
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Four speakers discussing the science of love at the Hörsaalruine at Charité, with the live podcast broadcasted on Deutschlandfunk Nova
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Science of Rave performing at the Berlin Science Week Closing Party with a DJ set and vibrant yellow visuals on stage.
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LAST YEAR

Berlin Science Week 2024 centred on the theme of "Common Ground," showcasing the transformative power of science in bridging divides and fostering a collaborative, informed society.

With over 300 events across 120+ venues, the festival brought together scientists, innovators, and artists to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore key global challenges. Highlights included the CAMPUS at the Museum für Naturkunde and the SCIENCE & CULTURE FORUM at Holzmarkt 25, offering a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration between science and art.

We attracted over 35,000 participants, creating a vibrant community committed to shaping the future.

Highlights 2024