Mathematikum Gießen e.V.
About This Museum
Housed in a striking, modernized former main telegraph office in Giessen, the Mathematikum is a place where math sheds its dusty textbook image and becomes a playground for the mind. You won't find 'Do Not Touch' signs here; instead, you're encouraged to climb inside a giant soap bubble, puzzle over intricate geometric puzzles, and watch pendulums trace beautiful patterns in sand. The air hums with the quiet concentration of visitors young and old, all completely absorbed by the hands-on experiments. It’s less a museum and more a vibrant laboratory of curiosity where abstract concepts suddenly feel tangible and delightfully accessible.
Collection Highlights
Key exhibits include the iconic giant soap bubble station where you stand inside a shimmering film, the mesmerizing chaos pendulum that draws never-repeating patterns, and a series of optical illusion stations that playfully trick your brain into questioning what it sees.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully located in central Giessen at Liebigstraße 8, easy to pop into. Don't worry about packing lunch—they have a pleasant little café to recharge at after all that brainy fun.
Architecture & Building
The building is a clean-lined, contemporary structure that creatively repurposes an old industrial telegraph office, giving it a bright and airy feel perfect for exploration.
Contact & Location
Address: Mathematikum, 8, Liebigstraße, Gießen, Landkreis Gießen, Hessen, 35390, Deutschland
Phone: +49 641 130910
Website: Visit Website
