The building was designed by architects Richter Musikowski and completed in 2019.
The facade panels are made of special materials that reflect the sky and the surrounding river environment.
The museum is powered by an energy concept including solar thermal collectors and heat pumps to achieve an energy-plus standard.
The 'Futurium Lab' is one of the largest hands-on laboratories for future-related projects in Europe.
The museum serves as a non-commercial, publicly funded platform for debating future-oriented policy.
The building's interior uses a 'Cloud' installation that visually represents data streams.
The roof features a 'Skywalk' promenade that is accessible to the public independently of museum ticket status.
Futurium is a multi-disciplinary exhibition space in Berlin focused on sustainable, technological, and social developments. The museum is structured around three main galleries exploring human interaction with nature, technology, and society. Visitors can experiment with interactive exhibits in the 'Futurium Lab' located in the basement. The building itself is an architectural project designed to be energy-plus, featuring a facade made of over 8,000 mirror-finished panels. The rooftop 'Skywalk' offers a panoramic view of the government district and the Spree river. The exhibition content is designed for public participation, encouraging visitors to imagine and shape potential futures. It features long-term thematic exhibitions alongside rotating workshops and discussions. The venue functions as a bridge between scientific research, artistic expression, and political discourse. It serves as a central hub for discourse on global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence.
The rooftop Skywalk offers the most striking architectural framing of the building against the Berlin government district skyline.
Download the museum app beforehand to access augmented reality features during your visit.
Visit the basement laboratory first if you want to participate in hands-on prototyping or maker-space workshops.
Plan extra time for the rooftop terrace, as it provides a unique perspective of the Reichstag building.
Do not assume all exhibit texts are translated into English; some interactive digital media may remain in German.
Closed on Tuesdays.
