Universum Bremen

Name: Universum Bremen
Address: Wiener Str. 1A, Bremen, Bremen, DE
Telephone: +49 421 33460

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Visit: 4–6 hours
Step-free access
Ideal for kids, teens

Erwachsene EUR 18

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Universum Bremen is a hands-on science museum at Wiener Str. 1A, near the University of Bremen.

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Universum Bremen — The curved silver building seen from the street in sunlight

Universum Bremen — Universum Bremen’s broad metallic facade beneath a clear sky

Universum Bremen — The science center behind its entrance sign and garden

Universum Bremen — The silver building beyond greenery and the entrance path

Universum Bremen — Side view of the curved building beside the road

Universum Bremen — Low view of the building beside the water

Universum Bremen — The building reflected in the pond among trees

Universum Bremen — The science center mirrored in the pond at sunrise

Universum Bremen — The illuminated building and its reflection framed by trees at night

Universum Bremen — The science center glowing beside the pond after dark

Universum Bremen — Aerial view of the science center and surrounding Bremen campus

Why go

Explore more than 300 exhibits about technology, humans and nature.
See the whale-and-mussel-shaped main building, clad in 40,000 stainless-steel scales.
Discover hands-on landscape ecology exhibits in the 5,000-square-metre EntdeckerPark.

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Prices

ErwachseneEUR 18

From the venue's website · checked 12 Oct 2026

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all

Monday09:00 – 18:00

Tuesday09:00 – 18:00

Wednesday09:00 – 18:00

Thursday09:00 – 18:00

Friday09:00 – 18:00

Saturday10:00 – 18:00

Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

Main exhibitionExhibit and wall texts in the permanent exhibition are also available in English.Permanent exhibition
Turm der LüfteThe 27-metre tower in EntdeckerPark is reached only by stairs.EntdeckerPark
SchauBoxIts rust-red cubic exterior contrasts with the curved metallic main building.SchauBox

Know before you go What's inside With kids Tips for your visit

Know before you go

Assistance dogs may enter the building; other dogs are not allowed inside.
A free cloakroom is available, though it is usually unstaffed.
The permanent and special exhibitions are air-conditioned.
A combined ticket with botanika is available on site.

What's inside

The site comprises a permanent-exhibition building, a separate building for changing special exhibitions and an outdoor area.
Visitors explore the exhibition and outdoor areas on their own; Scouts are available to answer questions.
KUBUS serves soups, salads, vegetarian dishes and hearty meals.
Café Jonas serves snacks, filled rolls and other light bites.

With kids

Families may eat food they bring themselves on the ground floor, but not in the exhibition areas.
Visitors with strollers should be able to move around without obstacles.

Tips for your visit

Explore the permanent exhibition, special exhibition and outdoor area at your own pace.
Ask the museum's Scouts if you have questions about the exhibits.
The museum can fill a whole day, so allow extra time if you want a leisurely visit.

Interesting facts3

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Bremen architect Thomas Klumpp designed the original building.
Universum Science Center - Wikipedia
2002
Temporary exhibitions have been held annually since 2002.
Universum (musée) - Wikipedia
2018
By June 2018, Universum Bremen had welcomed more than six million visitors.
Universum (musée) - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The original 4,000-square-metre permanent exhibition comprised Expedition Mensch, Expedition Erde and Expedition Kosmos.

1996University of Bremen professors laid the foundation stone.
September 2000Universum Bremen opened to the public after a year and a half of construction.
2007The SchauBox and EntdeckerPark were added.
2013It became a public institution under Bremen's culture department. A reorganisation included modernising the main building and permanent exhibition.
2015The redesigned permanent exhibition began operating around people, nature and technology.

Accessibility

Lifts between levels Lifts connect the different levels.
Overall accessibility The venue is largely accessible, and exhibits are designed to be as accessible as possible.
Afternoon visits for noise-sensitive or neurodivergent visitors The museum recommends visiting in the afternoon.
Sensory bags Borrow bags with sensory items and written explanations at the ticket desk.

Sources: Universum Science Center - Wikipedia · Startseite - Universum Bremen · Öffnungszeiten & Preise - Universum Bremen · Hinweise für Ihren Besuch - Universum Bremen · Universum Bremen - Wikipedia · Universum (musée) - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where

Wiener Str. 1A, Bremen

Website: universum-bremen.de/
Phone: +49 421 33460

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Questions and answers

How much is admission to Universum Bremen?

An adult ticket costs €18.

How long does a visit to Universum Bremen take?

A typical visit takes four to six hours.

When is Universum Bremen open?

Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00; Saturday–Sunday 10:00–18:00.

Can I buy Universum Bremen tickets online?

Tickets can be bought online through the museum's own website.

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