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Futurium: The House of Futures

The Futurium, founded on July 15, 2014 initially as "Haus der Zukunft gGmbH" and renamed in July 2016, is an independent and non-profit platform in the heart of Berlin. It serves as a central place for dialogue and networking between the state, science, economy, and society.

Key Products and Services

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Exhibitions and Scenarios: The Futurium presents vibrant scenarios and exhibitions that depict possible future designs and opportunities in the fields of humanity, nature, and technology. Visitors can explore controversial future concepts in various thinking spaces and reflect on their own future options[2][5].
Futurium Lab: In the basement, the Futurium offers an interactive lab where visitors of all ages can touch, participate, and try out objects. New technologies such as 3D printers and laser cutters are available, and visitors can turn their own ideas into products[2][5].
Forum and Dialogue: The Futurium acts as a forum for open questions about the future, where science, culture, politics, economy, and society come together to discuss the shaping of the future. It provides space for real-life debates, workshops, and concerts[3][4].

Main Mission and Values

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The main mission of the Futurium is to lead a science-based societal discussion about shaping the future. It aims to create an independent platform for open exchange and engagement with possible futures. The focus is on promoting societal openness to science and technology and showcasing the contribution that research and development can make for the future[1][2][4].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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The Futurium focuses on discussing and shaping sustainable future perspectives. It addresses challenges such as future energy forms, nutrition, and living and working conditions, inviting visitors to reflect on controversial future concepts and develop their own positions. Through interactive experiments and discussions, the Futurium promotes awareness of the importance of sustainability and innovation in future society[2][4][5].

Support and Funding

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The Futurium is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with approximately 16.5 million euros annually. Additionally, leading German scientific organizations, research companies, and science-promoting foundations, such as BASF, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Siemens, Infineon, and the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung, are involved[2][4].

Thus, the Futurium offers a unique space where the public, science, economy, and politics come together to actively shape and discuss the future. It motivates its visitors to explore new ideas, question familiar concepts, and take action.

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