The iconic building is clad in approximately 40,000 individual stainless steel scales.
The structure was designed by architect Thomas Klumpp to resemble a whale, a mussel, or a silver UFO depending on the observer's perspective.
The EntdeckerPark surrounding the building includes a 27-meter-high viewing tower called the Turm der Lüfte.
The exhibition floor plan is designed to be largely barrier-free to ensure inclusive participation.
The center's conceptual design was developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, integrating current academic research into the visitor experience.
Universum Bremen is a science center housed in an iconic silver building shaped like a whale or a giant clam, located on the campus of the University of Bremen. The facility features over 300 interactive exhibits across three core thematic areas: Technology, Humans, and Nature. Visitors engage with experiments exploring natural phenomena, sensory perception, and engineering principles. The center includes a dedicated outdoor park covering 5,000 square meters designed for further scientific exploration in a natural setting. Regular science shows provide live demonstrations of complex concepts to public audiences. The building structure itself serves as a landmark for its distinctively curved, metallic architecture. Accessibility is prioritized, with most exhibits designed for tactile and physical interaction.
The exterior viewing angle that highlights the building's metallic, whale-like silhouette against the sky.
Start your visit at the top level and work your way down to manage the flow of the exhibition effectively.
Allocate extra time for the outdoor 'EntdeckerPark' if the weather is favorable.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as the interactive nature of the exhibits involves significant walking and physical activity.
Trying to see every single exhibit in a single visit, as the high density of interactive content can be overwhelming; focus on one or two thematic areas instead.
