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Water is life, but it can also be destructive. The exhibition “On Water. Water Knowledge in Berlin” showcases current research projects on the topic of water conducted by the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), a Berlin-based network of excellence.

During the guided tour, visitors will gain an overview of the diverse research on water being conducted in Berlin.

The tour provides an overview of the exhibition’s main focuses and thematic areas.

- Language: English

- Price: 9.00 EUR per person

- Please book your ticket in advance online or at the ticket counter in the foyer.

- Dates and ticket reservations for the coming month are made available at the end of the previous month.

- Duration: 60 minutes

- Meeting point: Staircase lobby in front of the Humboldt Lab entrance

Guided Tours: Meeting Point & Time

You’ll find the meeting point for guided tours on your booking confirmation. To ensure the tour starts on time, please arrive at the Humboldt Forum 15 minutes before the tour begins. Please be sure to factor in this extra quarter of an hour when planning your visit.

Public Transportation: Museumsinsel subway station (U5), 1-minute walk; Alexanderplatz S-Bahn/subway station, 15-minute walk; Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station, 10-minute walk; buses 100, 200, 300, 147, N5

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Additional information

Accessibility

The Humboldt Forum and all exhibition rooms can be reached barrier-free with a wheelchair. A tactile floor guidance system facilitates orientation for blind and visually impaired visitors. Educational formats are tailored to the different needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours and workshops.

Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. For more information, click here.

Bus bays are available in Rathausstraße: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30

By underground and suburban railway

U Museumsinsel (U5): 1 min walk

S/U Alexanderplatz: 15 min walk

S Hackescher Markt: 10 min walk

Dates
August 2026
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