Complete an exciting scavenger hunt and win a prize!

A new AI will soon be supporting the researchers at our institute in their work - our visitors can already ask it questions during the Long Night of Science!

We invite you to discover the exciting world of gravitational waves and their detection together with our researchers.

Let's explore the question together! We invite you to take a closer look at everyday phenomena and in doing so, we will build a bridge to surprising applications in cutting-edge fields of research.

Here, visitors can find out how red light is converted into green light with the help of so-called Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) - a fascinating process that relates directly to current research.

In the depths of the groundwater, we investigate the diversity of microscopic protozoa (protists) and their importance for the food web.

Bringing the past to light through excavations! Discover how archaeologists explore ancient sites, uncovering hidden remains, artifacts and structures that illuminate human history layer by layer.

Take a creative break and paint with our floor paints!

How do you make a base pudding from delicious ingredients?

Guided tours through a laboratory of the "Nonlinear Optics" working group

Immerse yourself in the AVATAR world with VR glasses to learn more about the project to anonymize patient data

Dancing robots, glowing pudding and a look behind the scenes of state-of-the-art measurement technology. We invite children and families to take part in exciting experiments and great hands-on activities!