Explore Science Bremen
Science festival for families, children, and schools in Bremen's Burgerpark
About Explore Science
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Hands-on Science in Burgerpark
Explore Science is one of the largest science festivals for children and families in Germany. For three days in September, the Klaus Tschira Foundation transforms Bremen's Burgerpark around the Markusbrunnen into an open-air laboratory. Unlike traditional lecture series, this event focuses on direct experimentation: trying things out, building, puzzling, comparing, and observing.
Stations, Workshops, and Competitions
Every year, you'll find around 25 interactive stations on the festival grounds where you can explore phenomena from mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (STEM) yourself. Twelve workshops and over 40 hands-on slots delve deeper into individual topics with experts. In addition, there are competitions where around 280 participants compete in teams – with tasks that change depending on the theme.
Stage and Shows
The central stage features a mix of science shows, talks, and interactive programs. The range includes chemical experiments with live reactions, physics demonstrations, mathematics tricks, and robotics demonstrations. For Thursday and Friday, parts of the stage program will be translated into sign language.
Commitment of the Klaus Tschira Foundation
The event is organized by the Klaus Tschira Foundation, one of the largest private science foundations in Europe. It has been organizing Explore Science in Bremen since 2018 – in addition to locations in Mannheim and elsewhere. The festival is free, making it an accessible event for families of all income levels.
Set in Bremen's Burgerpark
The Burgerpark is one of the largest and most beautiful city parks in Germany. Started in 1866 and financed by citizens' donations, it is still privately maintained and freely accessible today. With its meadows, old trees, ponds, and cafes, it provides the ideal backdrop for a festival that combines science and nature.
Explore Science — edition 2026
The eighth edition of Explore Science Bremen will take place from September 10-12, 2026, in Bremen's Bürgerpark around the Markusbrunnen. Under the theme Inventions & Discoveries, the Klaus Tschira Foundation will transform the park into a giant open-air science laboratory with around 25 interactive stations, twelve workshops, and more than 40 hands-on slots. Three competitions will be the focus in 2026: Cosmic Vacuum Cleaner, Solar Sail, and Future Rocket – tasks related to space travel and the spirit of discovery. The central stage will feature a mix of exciting science and hands-on shows with a science-themed children's theater; on Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, a portion of the stage program will be accompanied by sign language interpreters. Registration for workshops and competitions closes on September 1, 2026; interactive stations and stage shows can be visited without prior registration.
Programme Explore Science 2026
Thursday, September 10 to Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Bremer Bürgerpark, Markusbrunnen
Theme 2026: Inventions & Discoveries
Competitions (Registration by September 1, 2026)
- Cosmic Vacuum Cleaner – Task related to material collection in space
- Solar Sail – Tinkering and building for the future of space travel
- Future Rocket – Construction and competition related to rocket propulsion
Stations and Workshops
- Around 25 interactive hands-on stations from mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (STEM)
- 12 workshops with experts (advance registration by September 1, 2026)
- Over 40 hands-on slots
Stage Program
- Exciting science and hands-on shows on the central stage
- Science-themed children's theater
- Thursday, September 10 & Friday, September 11: Parts of the stage program will be accompanied by sign language interpreters
Specific show titles, workshop themes, and daily timetables will be published by the Klaus Tschira Foundation, as is customary, in the weeks before the festival at explore-science.info/bremen. Organizer: Klaus Tschira Foundation in cooperation with the Bremer Bürgerparkverein.
Highlights Explore Science 2026
- Theme 2026: Inventions & Discoveries
- Three competitions: Cosmic Vacuum Cleaner, Solar Sail, and Future Rocket
- Around 25 interactive STEM stations, 12 workshops, more than 40 hands-on slots
- Science and hands-on shows as well as children's theater on stage
- Thursday and Friday with sign language interpretation in the stage program
Prices Explore Science 2026
Admission to the entire festival is free. Interactive stations and stage shows without prior registration; workshops and competitions require advance registration by September 1, 2026, via explore-science.info/bremen.
Practical information — Explore Science
Getting There
Burgerpark is located directly north of Bremen's main train station (Hauptbahnhof) and is a few minutes' walk away. Alternatively, take tram line 6 to 'Universität' or lines 4/8 to the 'Hochschule Bremen' stop. The Markusbrunnen is in the southern part of the park, very close to the train station.
Admission
Admission is free. Interactive stations and the stage program can be visited without prior registration. Registration for workshops and competitions closes on September 1, 2026.
Tips
Plan at least half a day. Bring weatherproof clothing – the festival takes place even in the rain. Snacks and drinks are available on site. For Thursday and Friday, parts of the stage program will be translated into sign language.
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Where it takes place Explore Science
Burgerpark, am Markusbrunnen
Burgerpark, am Markusbrunnen, 28209 Bremen