Are you looking not just for any event location, but for a very special place to hold your very special event?
The exhibition galleries at the Museum für Naturkunde provide a unique backdrop and multiple themes. Whether it is a press conference with 20 participants, a formal dinner at the feet of the dinosaurs or a conference for 800 guests – an evening at the Museum will leave an unforgettable impression.
Dinner at the Feet of Dinosaurs
The dinosaur hall is the heart of the Museum. Its central position within the Museum and its open-plan layout make it ideal for many formats of functions and events. It lends itself to panel discussions, formal dinners and receptions. Whatever the occasion, you will be in the presence of celebrities. The dinosaur Brachiosaurus brancai stands 13.27 metres tall, watching over your guests who are enjoying the amazing atmosphere of the evening. Another exclusive addition to your party is the original Berlin specimen of primeval bird Archaeopteryx lithographica - the Mona Lisa among fossils.
Capacity
Standing reception: up to 400 people (up to 800 if other spaces are booked at the same time)
Dinner: up to 180 people
A Date with T. rex
Tyrannosaurus rex is the megastar among dinosaurs. It moved into our premises in 2015. T. Rex Tristan Otto is a three-year loan. It has been dedicated a whole new exhibition Tristan – Berlin bares Teeth, while at the same time, the skeleton will be studied extensively in special research programmes at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. The results of their work will be fed into the exhibition as they progress.
Tristan is one of the best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossils worldwide and the first original skeleton displayed in Europe. No surprise that it caused quite a stir in the media when it arrived in Berlin. Why not use the unique opportunity of inviting your guests to a very special “Night at the Museum”, dining at the feet of the new Berlin celebrity.
Capacity
Standing reception: 190 people
Dinner: 120 people
Why not visit Darwin, Knut and Knautschke?
Whether it is a workshop in the microscopy centre, a press conference in front of the biodiversity wall or a banquet in the presence of Knut the polar bear – permanent as well as special exhibitions offer plenty of options to stage your particular event. Depending on our exhibition schedule, opening times, construction work and the Museum’s scheduled events, all public spaces can be hired for events. Please contact us and we will give you a customized estimate.
Seminars, Symposiums and Conferences
Please note that for the time being, we cannot offer seminar and meeting rooms for hire and all external events can only be accommodated in the public exhibition spaces outside regular opening times. If you are organising a conference or workshop and would like to include the Museum für Naturkunde in the social or evening programme, please contact us for a list of suitable conference locations around the Museum.
Partner and limitations
The Museum für Naturkunde is a very special location to which very special conditions apply. This is why there are not only the usual ban on smoking and health and safety regulations in place, but some restrictions are being imposed to protect our visitors and the exhibits in the galleries.
- Spaces can be hired outside regular opening hours only
- Events can only be prepared once the Museum’s public exhibitions have closed for the day.
- Dance parties are not permitted
As ever, we only cooperate with selected partners who are familiar with the Museum..
Catering: Optimahl Catering GmbH
Technical support: Satis & Fy AG Berlin
Contact
For a customized offer, please contact
Stefanie Krzyzniewski
Tel: +49 (30) 889140-8918
E-Mail: s.krzyzniewski@mfn.berlin
You can find a first overview over our rooms in our location presentation:
