When is the scenic tour taking place?

The tour takes place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

What is the cost of participation?

Admission to Forum Knowledge and participation in this tour are free.

How long does the tour last?

The scenic tour lasts about 60 minutes.

Where is the event taking place?

The event takes place at Forum Knowledge, Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen.

Is Forum Knowledge accessible for people with disabilities?

Forum Knowledge is barrier-free and has elevators, accessible restrooms, and handicap parking on the north side.

Is photography allowed?

Photography and filming without flash are permitted for personal use in the exhibition rooms. Other visitors may not be photographed without consent.

When Science Writes History: Götz Lautenbach Brings Göttingen Research to Life

Name: Forum Knowledge | Basic Exhibition: “People Who Wanted to Know!” – Scenic Tour with Götz Lautenbach
Start: 2026-11-22T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-22T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Forum Wissen

Science Comes Alive: A Scenic Tour Through the Rooms of Knowledge

On Sunday, November 22, 2026, Forum Knowledge in Göttingen invites you to a unique art experience that blends exhibition, theater, and the history of science. In the scenic tour People Who Wanted to Know!, actor Götz Lautenbach embodies significant scientists and guides the audience through the basic exhibition Rooms of Knowledge.

Biographies, Ideas, and Discoveries as a Living Scene

The tour focuses on the people behind major scientific discoveries and inventions. Personalities such as Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Dorothea Schlözer, and Emmy Noether engage in dialogue with the visitors. Their ideas, successes, doubts, and detours present science as a human, open, and often surprising process.

Artwork Reflection in the Knowledge Museum

The scenic presentation connects historical biography with the aesthetic experience of the exhibition. Between exhibits, collection objects, and thematically designed rooms, an exhibition atmosphere emerges where research does not remain abstract but becomes an experiential cultural practice. The basic exhibition of Forum Knowledge showcases more than 1,400 objects from over 70 scientific collections of the University of Göttingen.

Cultural Education through Acting and Exhibition

Götz Lautenbach makes complex history of science accessible and opens up new perspectives on knowledge, curiosity, and social change. The tour, lasting about 60 minutes, is suitable for anyone who wants to experience science communication, museum education, and scenic theater together.

Conclusion: An Extraordinary Museum Visit in Göttingen

This tour promises an informative yet sensual art experience: visitors encounter historical personalities, discover the rooms of knowledge from a new perspective, and experience science as a dynamic history. Admission is free. Anyone who wants to combine cultural education, theater, and exhibition should not miss this date at Forum Knowledge.