Labyrinth Children's Museum – Berlin

– © Ulrich Sülflow

The “Labyrinth Kindermuseum” is one of the leading children museums within Germany. In a monument protected assembly shop for striking match machines, or the “ Osloer Street factory”, children from ages three to twelve can experience rotating participative exhibitions. Whether on subject fairy-tales, children’s rights, health, world culture or otherness—touching, trying things out, playing and having fun is definitely allowed here!

The interactive exhibitions aim to rouse the joy of learning and thereby inspire children to discover the world for themselves with all their senses. Learning takes place here “by doing”—by example, curiosity and active experience. Caution: while raging around the museum at hearts desire, balancing and trying things out are allowed; all visitors take off their shoes at the entrance. Also, don’t forget treaded socks or house shoes!

The world as seen through the eyes of children

The current exhibition "Very far away and yet so close", which runs until 30 March 2014, looks at foreign cultures and distant lands. In the World Kitchen you can sniff spices from around the world. Children also find out how people cook and bake in other countries, without using labour-saving devices.

At the Transformation Bazaar, there are a variety of fabrics and clothing items waiting to be felt and tried on. With a new outfit it's time to move on to the international Marketplace to trade noisily in games and products. Then anyone who wants a rest can snuggle into the pillows inside a yurt and listen to exciting stories from around the world.

Making Crafts on Saturdays

You should also make a note of the creative Saturdays, when something special is always being made, sewn or shaped, such as bags without any plastic.