Long Night of Sciences

The Long Night of the Sciences has been a Berlin tradition for 25 years – and the Max Delbrück Center and Campus Berlin-Buch have been part of it from the very beginning. On June 28, we celebrated this milestone with science enthusiasts, families, and special guests.

The Long Night of the Sciences turns 25 this year. To mark the anniversary, the Max Delbrück Center at Campus Berlin-Buch will host an exciting line-up of events: including a light show, a reading, lab tours, hands-on experiments, a tour inside an artery, and virtual excursions into the heart.

The night of June 22, 2024 was a night of discoveries: Our visitors had the opportunity to dive into the world of biomedical research. They not only had the chance to look over the shoulders of our scientists at work and experiment for themselves, but also to experience the interplay between art and science. Here are some of the highlights of the evening.

Whether it's a pub quiz, enjoying art, a lab tour or a hands-on experiment – during the Long Night of Science on June 22, visitors in Berlin-Buch and Mitte can explore biomedical research at the Max Delbrück Center from many different perspectives. A look deep into the human heart is also on offer.

Marie Burns brings science to life at the Max Delbrück Center, collaborating closely with researchers. She shares her journey and aspirations in the field of science communication in an interview for "We at MDC."

For one night only, we opened our doors to the interested public: On June 17th, 2023, visitors could visit tour laboratories, perform hands-on experiments, and explore connections between art and science. Here are some of the highlights.

We talked, explained, danced, experimented and told stories together: About 3000 visitors came to the Long Night of Science on July 2 at the Max Delbrück Center in Buch and in Mitte. A recap in pictures – and on the focus on science and art.

Why is it useful to fish in Berlin's sewage? What do Beethoven's locks of hair disclose? And what does cancer have to do with obesity? All of this will be discussed on July 2, 2022, when MDC researchers will open their laboratories during the Long Night. Another focus: science and art.

It’s nice that virtual events are now second nature to us. So this year, too, science enthusiasts won’t have to miss out on the “smartest night of the year.” On June 5, 2021, the MDC will offer a glimpse into its research – completely digitally.

You have missed the MDC's digital events held during Berlin Science Week? No worries, we recorded a few of this year's highlights. Enjoy watching them whenever you want.