Experiments (5–7 years): Electricity Excites Little Researchers in Karlsruhe

Event: Experiments (5–7 years): Electricity in Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Erbprinzenstraße 13, 76133 Karlsruhe on 22. September 2026

Date and Time

22. September 2026 14:30

Location

Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe
Erbprinzenstraße 13, 76133 Karlsruhe-Innenstadt-West, Deutschland

Price

3,00
Book Tickets

About this Event

Events for KidsExhibitions & Museums

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Electricity to Marvel: A Children's Course Full of Aha Moments

In Experiments (5–7 years): Electricity, children discover playfully at the State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe what makes electricity, voltage, and small wonders of natural sciences so exciting. The course is aimed at children aged 5 to 7 and combines child-friendly learning with genuine curiosity, movement, and shared joy of discovery.

Research, Experiment, Understand

Here, personal experience is at the center: observing, asking questions, experimenting, and grasping connections. The children gather many small learning experiences in a short time that fit well into their development and strengthen their interest in natural sciences.

Child-friendly and Safe Design

The museum offer is specifically designed for young children and is conducted as a pedagogically structured experimental course. According to the museum, the natural history experiments are communicated in a child-friendly manner; the materials and processes are tailored to young participants. This creates a calm, safe, and at the same time exciting family experience.

A Museum Visit with Extra Motivation

After attending eight courses, children receive a diploma. This provides a nice incentive for the program and ensures additional joy during the next visit. Families experience here a mix of learning fun, pride, and shared time that remains memorable.

Practical for Families

The event takes place at the Natural History Museum Karlsruhe at Friedrichsplatz. The museum is accessible and all exhibition rooms can be reached via an elevator. For families, the travel is uncomplicated: The U-Strab stops Marktplatz and Ettlinger Tor/Staatstheater are within a few minutes' walk. Nearby parking garages include Friedrichsplatz, Landesbibliothek, IHK, and ECE Ettlinger Tor-Center.

Conclusion

This experimental course introduces children to natural sciences in a lively, age-appropriate, and safe manner. Families can look forward to a compact, educational, and cheerful afternoon full of wonder. Those who want to inspire children for nature, technology, and research will experience a strong introduction to the world of electricity here.

Official Channels of the State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe:

  • Instagram: no official profile found
  • Facebook: no official profile found
  • YouTube: no official profile found
  • Website: https://www.smnk.de/

Sources:

Loading map...

Frequently Asked Questions