Futurium

The Futurium on the Spree

Between the Main Station and the Reichstag, directly on Alexanderufer, stands the Futurium. It was designed by Christoph Richter and Jan Musikowski and opened on September 5, 2019. The facade consists of over 8,000 cassette elements, each approximately one square meter, made of folded metal reflectors and ceramic-printed cast glass, which create a different image depending on the incidence of light. Above, the skywalk runs around the roof, with solar fields and a view from the Reichstag to the TV Tower, accessible via stairs and elevator. Bus 245 stops directly at the building; from the Main Station, it’s about 350 meters across the Hugo-Preuß-Brücke. Admission is free, no ticket is required.

Three Thought Spaces and the Futurium Lab

The guiding question of the house is how we want to live. The exhibition, covering approximately 3,200 square meters, is divided into three thought spaces: Human, Nature, and Technology, featuring robot-humans, green skyscrapers, and collective economic forms. Children receive a token bracelet at the Pepper robot, which they can use to collect themes and redeem them at the future machine. In the basement, on 600 square meters, is the Futurium Lab, the hands-on level, where 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering irons, microcontrollers, a CNC milling machine, and robotic arms are available. However, public courses for the 3D printer and laser cutter are currently suspended. For children, there is a Kids’ Guide for scanning, a rally booklet at the info desk, dedicated audio guides, family tours for ages six and up, and the free Family Open Lab. Wheelchairs and seating stools can be borrowed at the reception.