+++ Since 1 March, the Bionicum is open again daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm following the renovation phase. Even though the renovation work on the so-called centre island has not yet been fully completed, educational institutions and interested parties can visit the interactive exhibition on bionics as usual.

Done – almost!

The centrepiece of the new exhibition area is the completely redesigned central island. This will be fully furnished in march and will be given some finishing touches. In addition to the topic of biodiversity, evolution of living organisms over the course of the Earth’s history will now also be thematised. Evolution forms the basis for today’s diversity of life, which in turn is of crucial importance for biomimetics. These topics also emphasise the Bionicum’s affiliation with the Bavarian State Natural History Collection (SNSB), as the Bionicum has been one of the SNSB’s regional museums since 2023. From April on, the new attraction will also be expanded to include an associated media station with in-depth information. ‘With the new areas, the Bionicum will be able to offer the public an expanded range of services in a new splendour,’ says the director, Dr Eva Gebauer.

The Bionicum has been an integral part of Nuremberg Zoo since summer 2014 and is open daily. Many zoo visitors also find their way to the Bionicum. Due to renovation work in the ceiling area and the so-called centre island, access for visitors has not been possible since October 2024. It was also not possible to demonstrate our robots during this time. From 1 March, the robots can be admired again at weekends, on public holidays and during the Bavarian school holidays at 12 noon and 3 pm.

Programmes are offered for educational institutions both indoors and outdoors. Visitors to the zoo can also search for bionic traces on the grounds on their own. Two different rally sheets are available at the zoo entrance and can be completed on your own.

Due to renovation work, the Bionicum at Nuremberg Zoo will have to temporarily close its exhibition starting from 7 October. The interactive exhibition on biomimetics is not accessible, but the Bionic Tour in the outdoor area of the zoo will still be available. Two new rallies offer biomimetic insights into the zoo.

The Bionicum has been an integral part of Nuremberg Zoo since summer 2014 and is open daily. Many visitors to the zoo also find their way to the Bionicum. Now the exhibition is closing its doors for a few weeks. This is due to renovation work on the ceiling and lighting, which also affects safety-related aspects such as fire protection. The public may also look forward to new exhibition contents such as evolution and biodiversity. ‘The exhibition as such, as well as the popular hands-on exhibits, will be retained. However, with the new areas, the Bionicum will be able to offer the public an expanded range of topics in a new splendour,’ explains the director, Dr Eva Gebauer. ‘Unfortunately, we will not be able to organise robot demonstrations during this time. However, our robot family is looking forward to their first real holiday since the opening’.

Educational institutions and interested parties will not have to do without the Bionicum during the renovation phase. In the summer, the popular Bionic Tour in the zoo was expanded with brand new stations and visitors can now experience the fascinating world of bionics at around twenty enclosures in the zoo. For example, if we want to cool down quickly and effectively on a hot summer’s day, a look at camel, kangaroo and co. will help. The thick fur of the camel insulates the animal from the heat. The unique interplay of sweat and fur is the key to camels staying cool. This also works for cooling systems, five times longer than conventional cooling systems and completely without electricity. At other stations, we learn about almost Olympic-calibre achievements in the animal kingdom. For example, the cheetah is the lone leader in sprinting and the kangaroo in the high jump and long jump. Owls fly whisper-quietly through the night, as bionic fans turn silently. Station by station, visitors playfully learn more about innovative technology and its role models in nature.

Visitors can search for bionic traces in the zoo on their own. Two different rally sheets are available at the zoo entrance and can be completed on your own. We also offer educational programmes for educational institutions in the outdoor area. And when the weather is nice, it’s always best to be surrounded by colourful autumn leaves.

A lot has happened since we last published the flyers. It was about time to bring some information up to date. Why not give it a completely new look?

Structured, colorful and playful. The blue Bionicum flyer and the red educational flyer reveal everything worth knowing when opened and unfold into decorative posters. There are colorful postcard-sized flyers for the individual workshops. Browse them the next time you visit the zoo!

If you would like us to send you flyers, please contact: info@bionicum.de

Winter opening hours (during winter time): 9 am to 4:15 pm
Summer opening hours (during summer time): 9 am to 5 pm
The Bionicum will be closed on: 24.12. / 25.12. / 26.12. / 31.12. / 01.01.

Robot shows take place on weekends, holidays and during Bavarian school vacations at 12 am and 3:00 pm
For visitors of the Nuremberg Zoo the Bionicum is free of charge.

Bionicum

Am Tiergarten 30

90480 Nürnberg

Tel.: 0911 650845-00

E-Mail: info@bionicum.de

The Bionicum is located on the upper floor of the Natural History Building, just behind the entrance to the Nuremberg Zoo.

Parking lots are available in sufficient number.

Arrival by bus & train:

The Tiergarten stop is served by tram lines 5 and 11 and by bus line 45.

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Accessibility

The exhibition is accessible with wheelchairs and strollers via a barrier-free access (behind the sanitary facilities in the entrance area of the zoo).

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