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Science shows

Demonstrations and live experiments from the world of physics, optics, computer science and more.

Our science shows will amaze you – and bring a smile to your face, too! They are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression and broaden your knowledge in a variety of topics.

  • When? Science shows take place several times a week. Please check the daily programme on the day of your visit for showtimes and topics.
  • Where? Auditorium, Level 0
  • Duration? Around 30 minutes. Participation is included with museum admission and registration is not necessary.
  • For whom? Suitable for all museum visitors interested in the respective topic. Recommended minimum age: 10.

The science shows are a part of our programme of guided tours and demonstrations.

Our Science Shows:

Nitrogen demonstration in the Physics exhibition
  • Science show

Liquid nitrogen

Experience spectacular experiments at this science show! See how liquid nitrogen affects various substances – from handkerchiefs to roses – at a temperature of -196°C.

    View inside the old Aeronatics Hall.
    • Science show

    All about aviation history

    A science show and interactive lecture on aviation. Here, you’ll learn bizarre and interesting facts from aviation history.

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium

    Science Show Sound
    • Science show

    Sound

    This science show features live experiments related to tone and sound. What does a laser gun sound like? Can you hear sound in a space that contains no air?

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium

    Alte Luftfahrt Zeppelinmodell
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    Air and propulsion

    This science show features experiments on the topics of air and air pressure. How much does air weigh? What is air pressure? And why does a balloon fly?

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium

    Meister Druck Motiv „Auspeitschen auf See“
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    On oarsmen and powder monkeys

    This interactive lecture and science show looks at marine navigation in antiquity and in the 18th century.

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium

    Satellit „Syncom", USA 1963, erster geostationärer Nachrichtensatellit
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    Rocket show

    You’ll learn lots of fascinating facts in this science show – such as why a rocket flies.

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium

    Ein Styroporkopf trägt Over-Ear-Kopfhörer.
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    Have you heard?

    This science show is all about our sense of hearing. How and why do we hear? What can we do if our hearing is no longer as good as it was?

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium

    View inside the old Aeronatics Hall.
    • Science show

    All about aviation history

    A science show and interactive lecture on aviation. Here, you’ll learn bizarre and interesting facts from aviation history.

    • Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel - Auditorium