Upcoming Events (19)
Reinhold Messner - Über Leben
Renowned mountaineer Reinhold Messner delivers a captivating multivision talk at Urania Berlin, tracing his journey from a South Tyrolean mountain boy to one of the era’s greatest adventurers. He reflects on Heimat, the freedom children need, and how fear, egoism, and instinct shape survival.
Sein oder Nichtsein (USA 1942)
Screening of the 1942 American classic Sein oder Nichtsein at Urania Berlin, followed by a panel with Dany Levy, Daniel Jonah Wolpert and Knut Elstermann exploring Hollywood's wartime satire and its Berlin-to-Hollywood journey.
Die bipolare Nation
Die bipolare Nation, part of the LANGE LINIEN series, is a panel discussion at Urania Berlin with Philipp Gassert and colleagues, delivering a sharp, informed exploration of current political polarization in Germany and beyond.
Vom Selbstporträt zum Selfie
Thomas R. Hoffmann examines how self-portraits evolved into selfies as a cultural phenomenon, tracing media shifts, identity, and public visibility in a public lecture at Urania Berlin, offering fresh insights into contemporary visual culture.
Die Welt in ihren Händen
A thought-provoking podium discussion at Urania Berlin with Olivier Guez, Heike Specht and Christian Dunker, weaving literature, history and politics into a lively exploration of power, society, and the world in our hands.
Plastik im Kopf
Public science talk at Urania Berlin as part of Berlin Brains on Tour, featuring Jochen Müller and researchers from the Max Delbrück Center, exploring brain plasticity, biology, and what shapes our thinking in an accessible evening of neuroscience.
Das Männerideal: Schwule Ästhetik im Mainstream?
Urania Berlin hosts a provocative discussion on 'Das Männerideal: Schwule Ästhetik im Mainstream?' with Rabea Weihser, Peter Rehberg, and Robin Solf, exploring how queer beauty standards interact with mainstream culture and media.
Jeanne Mammen: Bis bald, meine Freunde!
A panel discussion on Jeanne Mammen’s life and work, featuring Martina Weinland, Cathrin Bunkelmann and Jochen Müller, at Urania Berlin as part of the HOMO LUDENS podium discussion.
Kultur- und Wildpflanzen in Beeten
Hands-on workshop in the Urania garden with Léna Kútvölgyi and Sara Stenczer on cultivated and wild plants in beds, teaching plant identification, cultivation tips, and sustainable gardening practices in Berlin on 23 Apr 2026 at 16:00.
Das siebte Kreuz (USA 1944)
Screening of Das siebte Kreuz (USA 1944) at Urania Berlin as part of Lange Linien: Von Berlin nach Hollywood, followed by a podium discussion with Knut Elstermann and Jenny Erpenbeck, offering a sharp cross-Atlantic cinema perspective.
Kiezspaziergang: Fair & Nachhaltig in Treptow-Köpenick
Join a guided Kiezspaziergang in Treptow-Köpenick led by Kathrin Scheurich as part of StadtNatur ON TOUR, exploring sustainable living and local eco-initiatives around Urania Berlin in a casual, community stroll.
Friedlos – Die Deutschen zwischen Kriegsgewalt und Friedenssuche
A panel discussion at Urania Berlin titled Friedlos - Die Deutschen zwischen Kriegsgewalt und Friedenssuche, featuring Eckart Conze and colleagues, examining Germany’s wartime violence and the path to peace through historical analysis and open dialogue.
Menschen im Hotel (USA 1932)
Screening of the 1932 American classic Grand Hotel ('Menschen im Hotel') in German at Urania Berlin, part of the LANGE LINIEN series 'Von Berlin nach Hollywood', with hosts Anna-Dorothea Ludewig, Deleila Piasko and Knut Elstermann.
Jung aber Denkmal: DDR-Kirchen
Join a panel discussion on DDR churches hosted by Berlin's Landesdenkmalamt and the Architektenkammer Berlin at Urania Berlin. The talk examines preservation challenges, architectural legacies, and the memory of East German religious buildings in a contemporary Berlin context.
Die Vorkämpferinnen
Joschka Fischer: Wer sind wir?
A panel discussion at Urania Berlin for Joschka Fischer's book premiere, with Anja Wehler-Schöck, exploring identity and politics in Germany through a timely dialogue in a historic science-culture venue.
GothamChess Europe Tour
GothamChess Europe Tour stops in Berlin for a live event at Urania. An engaging evening of chess talk and demonstrations by GothamChess, blending strategy insights with entertaining Q&A in a historic Berlin venue.
Die Musik in unserem Gehirn
A science lecture at Urania Berlin exploring how music is processed in the brain, featuring Alexandra Tzilivaki, Dietmar Schmitz and Jochen Müller, with a panel discussion and Q&A.
Gesundheit als Beruf
Public health industry trade fair at Urania Berlin. This public event showcases career opportunities, products, and services in healthcare, with exhibitor booths, expert talks, and networking in a historic Berlin venue.