Science events for children in Berlin
Science events for children in Berlin explore space, technology and the questions behind everyday discoveries. Planetarium shows, demonstrations and hands-on activities offer different ways into a subject, so check the description and recommended age to choose between watching, experimenting and building something.
148 shows and events
Planetarium show “Aurora”
A 360° dome film reveals the science and legends behind the Northern and Southern Lights.
Workshop “Sticky Stones”
Explore how magnets work through laboratory activities, crafts and games about magnetism.
Mobile planetarium “INTENSE”
A mobile planetarium dome visits the library, with readings and activities for families.
Leaf-colour class “Science Lab”
Children investigate why leaves and red cabbage change colour using simple experiments.
Stups, the little shooting star
A little shooting star searches for a new home, encountering the Sun, Moon and Saturn along the way.
AI workshop: too much data
Explore how AI-generated internet content affects new AI systems and discuss connections with politics and sustainability.
Colours of autumn
Participants explore autumn colours through creative activities and experiments at an environmental education event.
Calliope electronics workshop
Kids program a small mobile robot with Calliope and Scratch, learning basic electronics and circuits.
Planetarium show “Spaceship Earth”
Travel through the Solar System to observe Earth, explore the Moon and see the Sun's surface.
Marble run with Gravitrax
Children build and test marble run tracks using Gravitrax pieces.
Astronaut training at Orbitall
Astronaut training at orbitall during the holidays.
“Sun, Moon and Stars”
An interactive journey from sunrise to nightfall explores the sun, moon and stars.
“Mit Raketen zu Planeten”
An interactive journey through the solar system, from Mercury to the outer planets.
Open studio in microscope centre
Explore objects up close, in your hands or under the microscope.
“By Rocket to the Planets”
An interactive tour through the solar system, from Mercury to the icy outer regions.
Planetarium show “Sternstunde”
A live-narrated journey through the solar system, stars and galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
Film screening “The Magic of Gravity”
A boy and a robot explore Einstein's ideas on a journey through space and time.
Coding “Cockroach Rally”
Children programme small Bluebots robots to help a cockroach escape its pursuers.
LEGO robotics workshop
Children build and programme LEGO models, such as the robot Milo, in pairs.
Audio play “The Three Investigators and the Singing Snake”
Justus, Peter and Bob investigate strange happenings and a mysterious singing snake.
Gaming lounge “MitSpielen”
Children and teenagers develop their own games with support through media education.
Open makerspace
Children explore programming with LEGO® Education sets, with Beebots and Ozobots also available.
Drop-in robotics afternoon
Children control robots with buttons, colours or tablet apps, using different tools according to age.
Workshop “TüftelLab”
Children try learning robots and build simple electronic circuits with LEDs and conductive tape.