Workshops and courses in Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Public Tour "Nature and German History"

A guided museum tour exploring how concepts of nature shaped belief, life and politics across German history.

German Historical Museum · Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, 10117 Berlin

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Upcycling Workshop: Jewelry from Chandeliers

A craft workshop for adults turning crystal chandelier pieces into unique jewelry.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Book signing with Angela Merkel in Berlin

A book signing event for Angela Merkel's autobiography "Freiheit" for adults.

BUCHBOX! Bookshop Kastanienallee · Kastanienallee 97, 10435 Berlin, Berlin

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

Need for Speed (Networking)

A speed networking event for changemakers to connect and continue conversations over drinks.

Impact Hub Berlin · Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin, Berlin

Film·Ages 16+·Indoor

Between Origin and New Home

A film screening and installation about a family's emigration from Poland to Austria in the 1980s, followed by discussion, for adults.

Berlin Wall Memorial · Bernauer Straße 119, 13355 Berlin

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Play – Improv Theatre Workshop with Eva Wunderbar

Improv theatre workshop for adults to shake off stress and build courage to try new things.

Theater Verlängertes Wohnzimmer · Frankfurter Allee 91, 10247 Berlin, Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

From a curatorial perspective: Tug of war

Curator-led talk at the Neue Nationalgalerie offering insight into an exhibition's background.

New National Gallery · Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

The Zodiac from a curatorial perspective (English)

English-language curator talk at the Neues Museum about an exhibition on the zodiac.

New Museum · Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Public Engagement - Futures of Art Mediation

A symposium and workshop for adults on the future of art mediation at a contemporary art museum.

Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum for Contemporary Art · Invalidenstraße 50-51, 10557 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

A country in a container

A museum exhibition about the removal of GDR symbols from public spaces after reunification.

DDR Museum Berlin · Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1, 10178 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

German Nursing Day 2026

A national conference organized by and for nurses to shape the future of nursing care.

Hub 27 · Jafféstraße 2, 14055 Berlin

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

After Art History? Future Paradigms for the Contemporary Art Museum

A talk/discussion event exploring future directions for contemporary art museums, for adults.

Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum for Contemporary Art · Invalidenstraße 50-51, 10557 Berlin

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

BdZ Innovation Day – How can we build faster, more easily and more affordably?

An industry conference exploring new construction methods, digitalisation, AI and robotics for professionals.

Representation of the State of Lower Saxony to the Federal Government · In den Ministergärten 10, 10117 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Staging the Past: Living History, Live Audiences, Real Challenges

An open conference on experimental archaeology theory and practice for experts and interested adults.

PETRI Berlin · Gertraudenstraße 8, 10178 Berlin

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor

Pleasurelle: The Female Pleasure and Health Fair

A fair focused on female pleasure and health at CIC Berlin.

CIC Berlin · Lohmühlenstraße 65, Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 6+·Indoor

Looptopia

A city-wide 48-hour festival opening 70+ venues for hands-on experiences of the circular economy.

Various Locations

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Anniversary tour: 200 years of Museum Island

An outdoor guided tour exploring the history and architecture of Museum Island's 200th anniversary.

Museum Island Berlin · Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Life Drawing for Everyone

A life drawing workshop for adults with model Vessela Grigorieva at an art museum.

Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

More Than Headlines – Berlin Press in Focus

A workshop on discrimination-critical media literacy for adults.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Occupying the Void

An immersive dance workshop for adults inspired by research behind the performance piece 'The Sound of Void'.

F40 – English Theatre Berlin & Theater Thikwa · Fidicinstraße 40, 10965 Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 12+·Indoor

In the Footsteps of the Stars

A student-oriented observatory tour introducing astronomy through selected exhibits.

Archenhold Observatory Treptow · Alt-Treptow 1, 12435 Berlin

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

Book Box and Song Journey: A reading and music session for babies and their carers

A monthly library session combining stories and songs for babies aged 0-3 and their carers.

Library at the Water Tower · Prenzlauer Allee 227, 10405 Berlin

Social·Ages 18+·Indoor

b-steps Summit 2026

A professional summit event for adults focused on achieving concrete results.

Firespace by Zinnober · Schlegelstraße 26c, 10115 Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 6–12·Indoor

Visit to the House of Stars

Children explore how an observatory and telescope work on a visit to a historic observatory.

Archenhold Observatory Treptow · Alt-Treptow 1, 12435 Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 18+·Indoor

Autumn Conference 2026

A professional conference on bringing data science, GenAI and AI agents into production for experts.

Tucholskystraße 2, 10117 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

4th AI Day - AI in (Legal) Practice at HÄRTING Attorneys

A professional conference on AI trends, opportunities and risks in legal practice.

HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte · Chausseestraße 13, 10115 Berlin, Berlin

Family·Indoor

Reading Day in Berlin

A nationwide day where volunteers read aloud to children at schools, libraries and other venues across Berlin.

Various locations in Berlin

Learning·Ages 0–3·Indoor

Baby on board – turn on the sound!

A sing-along session for grandparents, parents, and babies with songs, rhythm games, and movement.

Library at the Water Tower · Prenzlauer Allee 227, 10405 Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor

Berlin Robotics & AI Hackathon - Hacklab X BRISA

A 36-hour hackathon for builders tackling real robotics challenges.

CIC Berlin · Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435 Berlin, Berlin

Social·Ages 18+·Indoor

JOBMEDI Berlin 2026

A job fair for professionals and career starters in healthcare, nursing, and social services.

Berlin Exhibition Grounds – South Site · Jafféstraße, 14055 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Day of the Crematorium

An open day at Berlin's crematorium with tours, talks, concerts and exhibitions on death and remembrance, for all ages.

Baumschulenweg Crematorium · Südostallee 55, 12437 Berlin

Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor

Architecture tour: Karl-Marx-Allee

A guided walking tour led by architects exploring the history and urban design of Karl-Marx-Allee, for adults interested in architecture.

Kino International · Karl-Marx-Allee 33, 10178 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

Curator's tour: Josef Kaiser. Building for the GDR

A curator-led tour of the Josef Kaiser architecture exhibition, for adults interested in GDR architecture.

Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 12+·Indoor

Made in Germany Awards

An award show celebrating forward-looking German innovations and the people behind them.

Futurium · Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin

Theatre & stage·Ages 13+·Indoor

LOVE WORK MACHINE

An interactive AI theatre game for students exploring the future of work and society with artificial intelligence.

Theater an der Parkaue · Parkaue 29, 10367 Berlin

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Berlin / Identity / Home

An exhibition opening with a live podcast exploring East German identity and Berlin's post-wall development, for adults.

Berlin Wall Memorial · Bernauer Straße 119, 13355 Berlin

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

MAHLE Smart Training | Become a Certified PRO Dealer – Berlin

A practical training on MAHLE bike systems for workshop professionals to become certified dealers.

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Berlin City South · Rudower Straße 80-82, 12351 Berlin, Berlin

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

Two Worlds, One Stage: Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Startup Ecosystem

An event exploring transformation and new audiences at the intersection of opera and startups.

The Delta Campus · Donaustraße 44, 12043 Berlin, Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

Yurt talks

A discussion format held in a yurt setting at the museum for adults.

James Simon Gallery · Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

UX-Testing @ CIC Berlin

Adults can try startup products and give direct feedback to the teams, with free drinks included.

CIC Berlin · Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Happy Festival 2026

A two-day literature and politics festival with readings, live podcasts, panels and workshops, for adults.

silent green Culture Quarter · Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Through BERLIN GLOBAL in Simple Language

An accessible guided tour of the Berlin exhibition in simple language for all, including those learning German.

Humboldt Forum · Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin

Learning·Ages 6+·Indoor

Book Sale

A large book sale organised by the Friends of the Berlin Central Library for all book lovers.

Berlin City Library · Breite Straße 36, 10178 Berlin

Learning·Indoor

Baby Patchwork Quilt Workshop

A beginner-friendly workshop where you learn quilting skills and create a handmade baby quilt in a relaxed atmosphere.

Ohma Studio · Boxhagener Straße 110, 10245 Berlin, Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 6–14·Indoor

3D Printing

A hands-on workshop for kids to learn how 3D printers work and design their own object.

German Museum of Technology · Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Christian Brückner reads "Brokeback Mountain" by Annie Proulx

A literary reading session with Christian Brückner from the series 'Voices of World Literature', for adult literature lovers.

Renaissance-Theater – Foyer · Knesebeckstraße 100, 10623 Berlin

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Circuit training: Art

An interactive workshop format exploring the Lovis Corinth exhibition for adults.

Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

5 Years Afrozensus - We Know. We Research. We Shape.

A free gathering marking five years of the Afrozensus project, bringing people together around shared knowledge.

dbb forum berlin · Friedrichstraße 169, 10117 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 12–18·Indoor

"Show them!" Presentation coaching for students

A workshop helping students from 6th grade to graduation prepare and structure presentations.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

How do children learn to read? | Info session for reading trainers and parents

An informational talk for adults about how children learn the reading process.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Govern Yourselves!

An interactive theatre performance exploring democracy, social media and political participation for teens and adults.

Theater an der Parkaue · Parkaue 29, 10367 Berlin

Social·Ages 18+·Indoor

Learnovate & Enterprise Ireland Networking Reception at OEB

A professional networking reception at the Irish Embassy for people attending the OEB conference.

Embassy of Ireland · Jägerstraße 51, 10117 Berlin, Berlin

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

Web archiving meetup

A networking meetup for people working on web archiving in Berlin and Brandenburg.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

Walk and Talk – Tear-test

A guided walk-and-talk discussion format at Neue Nationalgalerie for adults.

New National Gallery · Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Tell Me a Fairy Tale...!

A free storytelling hour for children at the Instituto Cervantes Berlin.

Instituto Cervantes Berlin – The Spanish Cultural Institute · Rosenstraße 18, 10178 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 12+·Indoor

Amy's Book Club | Reading & discussing

A book club for teenagers aged 12 and up to read and discuss books together.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Games·Ages 12–21·Indoor

Pen & Paper for teenagers

A pen-and-paper role-playing game session for teenagers and young adults aged 12 to 21.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Tour of the Stammhaus construction site

A guided tour of the Komische Oper's main building construction site for visitors of all ages.

Komische Oper – Info Centre · Unter den Linden 41, 10117 Berlin

Family·Ages 6–16·Indoor

Family Sunday

Free monthly family workshops and tours at the museum for children aged six to sixteen.

Jewish Museum Berlin · Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin

Family·Ages 7+·Indoor

What if everything were different?

A family workshop exploring an exhibition for children aged 7 and up and their families.

Jewish Museum Berlin · Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Beyond Participation. Co-creation, Participation and Shaping in Museums

An adult-focused talk on co-creation and participatory approaches in museum work.

Haus Bastian – Center for Cultural Education · Am Kupfergraben 10, 10117 Berlin

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

2 x Listening

A talk-concert combining music performance with discussion.

Konzerthaus Berlin, Werner Otto Hall · Gendarmenmarkt 2, 10117 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

The Zodiac from a curatorial perspective

A curatorial talk exploring the zodiac theme at the Neues Museum, for adult visitors.

New Museum · Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

"An Impassioned Plea" | Conversation with Christina Clemm

A lecture and discussion with jurist Christina Clemm about her new book on violence against women, for adults.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Democracy Fitness

A discussion event training the 'muscle of disagreement' for adults interested in democratic debate.

America Memorial Library · Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

A Taste of Woodwork – short workshop for beginners (one evening)

A one-evening beginner woodworking workshop for adults with little or no experience.

woodwork academy · Bouchéstraße (Halle 19 Einfahrt 3 Jordanstraße ), 12, 12435 Berlin, Berlin

Theatre & stage·Ages 10–12·Indoor

Differentiate Yourselves!

An interactive social game-performance exploring differences and inequality among people, for young audiences aged 10-12.

Theater an der Parkaue · Parkaue 29, 10367 Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Connecting Instead of Dividing

A conference for educators and artists on masculinity, polarisation and radicalisation among young men.

Theater an der Parkaue · Parkaue 29, 10367 Berlin

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

The science of language, the language of science

A symposium and general assembly for Spanish scientists in Germany, open to adults interested in science and language.

Kühlhaus Berlin · Luckenwalder Straße 3, 10963 Berlin, Berlin

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Spandau Guitar Festival

A free festival dedicated to the guitar with concerts, workshops and a masterclass.

Gothic Hall, Spandau Citadel · Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

14th International Symposium on nTMS in Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation

An academic symposium gathering experts to discuss advances in nTMS technology for professionals.

Nordic Embassies – Felleshus, Rauchstraße, Berlin, Germany · Rauchstraße 1, 10787 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

Birth Preparation 'Happy Birthing Days' Berlin (English)

A 2-day birth preparation experience for couples in Berlin.

Vivre Midwifery Practice · Solmsstraße 12, 10961 Berlin, Berlin

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

Birth Preparation "Happy Birthing Days" Berlin Weekend Workshop

A two-day English-language workshop helping expectant parents feel calm and confident for childbirth.

Vivre Midwifery Practice · Solmsstraße 12, 10961 Berlin, Berlin

Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor

Berlin Science Week

An international science week in Berlin with discussions, workshops and performances for the public and professionals.

Berlin

Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor

Going bananas – Controlling computers with crazy things

A hands-on workshop for kids to build their own controllers using conductive materials like fruit and clay.

German Museum of Technology · Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Language Families

A changing display of manuscripts from the Turfan expeditions illustrating the linguistic diversity of ancient Central Asia, for history and language enthusiasts.

Humboldt Forum · Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power

An exhibition tracing 800 years of German history through changing concepts of nature, faith and power.

German Historical Museum · Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, 10117 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Restoration in Dialogue. A look behind the scenes

An exhibition revealing the decisions and processes behind museum restoration work through five objects.

Humboldt Forum · Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

Contested Kinship: Colonial and National Socialist Violence

An exhibition examining the historical debate on the relationship between colonial and Nazi violence.

German Historical Museum · Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, 10117 Berlin

Learning

Let's Talk About Sex, Berlin

Zillestraße 107, 10585 Berlin