Sargassum—A Curse and a Blessing

2026-03-27 – 2026-10-18

Secret Service: Women in Natural Sciences

2026-09-25 – 2027-10-31

Messel Pit - quite warm here!

2026-08-06 @ 13:00

Visitors can drop by spontaneously at our open theme stations and delve deeper into scientific topics. Our experts are on hand to answer general and tricky questions. Theme station: Messel Pit - it's pretty warm here! Crocodiles, turtles and ape-like creatures bustled around the lake, a giant ratite roamed through the dense greenery and iridescent insects buzzed through the humid air. But this was not in Africa or South America - it was 47 million years ago...

Senckenberg highlights

2026-08-09 @ 11:00

From the deep sea—the Earth’s largest habitat—to biodiversity at lofty heights: Our highlight tour offers many interesting, entertaining, and perhaps even surprising stories and insights into selected exhibits such as T. rex, the dodo, and others. Learn more about the new exhibitions: Coral Reef, City Insects, Nature + Medicine, Brains, and Edmond. Please note: Accessibility cannot be guaranteed everywhere.

Geohazards: When the earth becomes a danger

2026-08-12 @ 18:00

with Luk Landau Geohazards are processes that change the earth's surface and pose a risk to people, infrastructure and the environment. These include earthquakes, floods, landslides and storms. Many of these processes are of natural origin, for example due to tectonic movements or climatic influences. However, human intervention can exacerbate such hazards. Learn more about selected case studies and their triggers in this guided tour....

Museum Evening for Members

2026-08-13 @ 17:30

We’re always happy to welcome you in a relaxed atmosphere, which is why we’re opening the museum on August 13—for the fifth time—exclusively for our members. Starting at 5:30 p.m.—after regular opening hours—you can stroll through the exhibitions or simply enjoy your favorite area in peace. And as always, we have some museum specials in store for you. We will be taking photos and possibly making audio recordings during this event. All recordings…

Animal Stories from Rocky Beach

2026-08-19 @ 18:00

ATTENTION: Date changed! Originally September 2, 2026; NOW August 19, 2026, with Dr. Sebastian Lotzkat. For over 45 years, the three detectives from Rocky Beach have been taking on every case. Animals are involved in quite a few of these cases—and in some, they even play a leading role. From small to large, from harmless to dangerous, from supporting roles to stars of the show—today we’re taking a brief journey through the zoology of The Three Investigators. Please note: Accessibility cannot be guaranteed everywhere…

Green upwards: the potential of green roofs and façades

2026-08-19 @ 19:30

Roofs and facades offer far more than just protection from wind and weather: When properly greened, they become valuable building blocks of a climate-resilient city. They cool buildings and their surroundings, store rainwater, improve air quality, and create much-needed habitats for plants and insects. At the same time, they enhance living comfort and can increase property values. This presentation provides an overview of the various forms of green roofs and green facades,…

Blue blood and nanobodies - what we can learn from the animal immune system for medical research

2026-08-26 @ 18:00

with Dr. Gesa Poetzsch Every day, our immune system performs a logistical feat: trillions of cells communicate in real time to fight viruses and bacteria or even destroy cancer cells. This highly complex defense system is the result of an evolutionary arms race that has been going on since the origin of life. Over millions of years, nature has developed some defense strategies that are superior to the human immune system. Join us on the...

Nature + Medicine

2026-08-26 @ 19:00

How are diverse natural substances used medicinally? What do animals do to heal themselves? And how is the health of the planet linked to the health of humans? The guided tour of the "Nature + Medicine" exhibition provides answers to these and other fascinating questions. It provides fascinating insights into the history of medicine, the use of and threats to biodiversity and our relationship with nature. Please note: Accessibility cannot be guaranteed everywhere

How geology decodes the history of the earth

2026-09-02 @ 18:00

ATTENTION: Date changed! Originally August 19, 2026; NOW September 2, 2026, with Jan Wacker Do you know what a “rock conversation” is? It refers to the description and analysis of a rock. So when geologists see a rock, they “talk” to it! The only question is: What answers do they get? And is it just a one-sided conversation? On this guided tour, we want to try our luck and have a “conversation” with rocks ourselves. Maybe we’ll even get some answers and find out what the…

Bright as the Night – On the Appropriate Use of Artificial Light

2026-09-02 @ 19:30

Featuring short presentations by Jan Jacob Hofmann (architect, Klimawerkstatt Ginnheim), Dr. Annette Krop-Benesch (biologist), and Sabine Frank (cultural studies scholar, Sternstadt Fulda). Light brings cities to life and makes them attractive; it also makes people feel safer. But when night turns into day, it has consequences—for people, animals, and plants alike. Artificial light disrupts natural day-night rhythms, interferes with the orientation and behavior of many species, and obscures the starry sky…

Senckenberg_off track: Meet the Reef After Work

2026-09-03 @ 18:30

Our members also inspire others to get excited about Senckenberg, because they know best who would enjoy our museum. At “Senckenberg_off track,” members can relax and immerse themselves in the world of Senckenberg with a guest who isn’t yet a member. Whether they’re friends, acquaintances, or coworkers—you’re all warmly welcome to join us after work, with no dress code and a delicious drink in hand. This time, we invite you and your curious guest to join us after the museum closes for a…