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 “The Rainbow Fish and His Friends”
A fish searches for his glittering scale in a film exploring rainbows and celestial fish.
Robotics workshop
Working in pairs, participants build and program a robot to complete a course with a ramp.
Berlin Science Week
Try surgical tools, investigate colours with Roberta® and discover how machines recognise patterns.
Science show “Who Am I, Really?”
TV host Clarissa leads families through genes and puzzling science questions about what makes us who we are.
Ozobot programming
Programme small Ozobot robots with pen and paper or an app, then steer them through landscapes.
Workshop “Coding Lab: Luanti II”
Young coders dive deeper into Luanti, creating and importing their own custom textures.
DLR space show
A live show explores whether humans might live on Mars or in space hotels.
Workshop “Bionics”
A researcher guides children through experiments exploring nature's clever solutions, from polar bears to maple seeds.
Electric car building workshop
Children build their own electric car and investigate how a circuit works.
Family Open Lab: Future farming
Drop-in workshop exploring future farming technologies like drones, sensors and AI.
Workshop “Rocks & Crystals”
Children examine stones and crystals and learn how they form.
Audio play “The Three Investigators and the Village of Devils”
Justus, Peter and Bob investigate a disappearance, accompanied by 3D sound and atmospheric dome visuals.
STEM workshop “Coding & Co.”
Children take part in STEM workshops with changing topics, including Osmo, Scratch and BlueBots.
Planetarium show “Jewels of the Cosmos”
Live presenters explain cosmic processes alongside dome projections from the James Webb and Hubble telescopes.
3D modelling and printing
Children create their own 3D models and print them in the library's Makerspace.
Junior researchers club
Children observe, measure, draw and record nature guided by a nature educator twice a month.
Try the Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Drop by and try out the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset.
Try VR games
Participants use a VR headset to play games and explore virtual worlds.
Workshop “Invisible Worlds: Mega-Microscopy”
Visitors explore microscopic worlds live, using microscopes and projections in the planetarium dome.
Mini Maker
Children explore robots and 3D printing and try their hands at making things through handicrafts.
Coding: Osmo & ScratchJr
Participants use physical game pieces to build virtual worlds, control Awbie and explore Scratch Jr.
CheMagie show
A biochemist performs hands-on chemistry experiments as magic tricks for the audience.
“Planets”
Explore the Solar System through space probe discoveries, from Mars and comets to distant Pluto.
Parent-child LED decor workshop
Parents and children craft Christmas decorations together, combining crafting with simple electronics.