Scientists, amateur collectors and other interested individuals come together in specialist groups at the Museum für Naturkunde to discuss various scientific topics. Our special interest groups support us by organising information stalls and outreach events, including childrens' parties and Long Nights.
Mineralogy/Geology
The special interest group for mineralogy/geology at the Museum für Naturkunde is an informal group comprising hobby collectors and interested individuals who meet every first Tuesday each month (not in August) for a specialist talk. Guests are welcome at these meetings/talks.
The programme for 2025 can be found here (in German):
- The talks usually take place in the Museum's Hörsaal (auditorium) 8 at 17:30, Invalidenstraße 43, 10115 Berlin.
- Doors are open from 17:00.
- We apologise that these events are not fully accessible for the disabled.
- Contact: Dr. Ralf T. Schmitt
Kulturring in Berlin e.V. – Special interest group Palaeontology
Every 3rd Tuesday in a month, hobby collectors and other visitors interested in palaeontology meet at the Museum für Naturkunde for specialist talks on palaentology given by scientists from the Museum, the Freie Universität or the Technische Universität. There will be opportunity for discussion with the scientists and questions from the audience after the talks. Anybody interested in palaeontology is very welcome to join.
The programme for the second half of 2025 can be found here (in German):
- All meetings are held in German.
- The talks always begin at 18:00.
- Meeting point: Lecture Hall 8 or Portal 5
Information and Route Description for Special Interest Group Meetings
All events organised by the special interest groups at the Museum für Naturkunde take place either in one of the lecture theatres or in the Microscopy Centre. The usual meeting point is Portal 5 at the Museum (Point 5 on the route map) or Auditorium 8 (Point 11 on the route map). If you have any further queries regarding these events and meeting points, please contact the special interest groups directly.
- Download the route map here:
