In the organizer's words:
Now it's circular - cycles instead of waste
Special exhibition at the Museum Mensch und Natur
March 27, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Be inspired by cycles and discover the most important steps towards a circular future
What if we used waste as raw materials for new things? If we use products for as long as possible? If we give things a longer life, for example by repairing and exchanging them? That is the idea behind the circular economy. Reusing materials again and again and, if possible, without harming the environment. Nature shows us how. Why can't we humans do the same in the long term?
Linear becomes circular
For a circular economy to work, each and every one of us is called upon to rethink our own consumer behavior. Whether it's a new smartphone or a cool T-shirt - up to now, consumption has usually meant taking raw materials from nature and processing them into products that are often only used for a short time and then thrown away.
This linear economy leads to scarce resources, growing mountains of waste and harmful emissions and waste water. This does not work in the long term. The way we are currently producing and consuming is changing the environmental conditions on earth and endangering our own livelihoods.
How can we do it differently?
In the exhibition, you can virtually design a circular sneaker at interactive stations, try out different waste separation methods or take a look at a circular future. You can get ideas and suggestions on how things can be done differently during the exhibition, but also at numerous hands-on activities, lectures and guided tours, etc.
The exhibition is a joint project of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) and VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH. The DBU is one of the largest foundations in Europe. The DBU promotes innovative, exemplary projects for environmental protection with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. It is the concern of the DBU to contribute to solving current environmental problems.
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PROGRAM
LECTURE
21.05.2026, 18:30: Wolfgang M. Heckl on "The culture of repair"
Wolfgang M. Heckl, former Director General of the Deutsches Museum in Munich, will give us an entertaining insight into the culture of repair in his lecture. He talks about the aspects of sustainability, but also how important it is to learn analytical thinking and to attract young talent in the STEM subjects - and shows us the way to greater autonomy from industry.
Participation is free of charge, registration required via Eventbrite.
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NARRATIVE THEATER FOR KIDS
28.05.2026 and 29.05.2026, 10:00 - 11:00 and 12:00 - 13:00: Toni Trennhörnchen & die Müllabfuhr - storytelling theater for kids (5-8 years)
Event in cooperation with the Munich waste management company (AWM)
The narrative theater "Toni Trennhörnchen und die Müllabfuhr" (Toni Trennhörnchen and the garbage collection) conveys the importance of waste separation and waste avoidance in Munich in a playful and age-appropriate way. The main characters Toni Trennhörnchen, Max and Sara explain to children in a fun and exciting way how they can help to protect the environment and conserve resources.
Participation is free of charge. Prior registration via Eventbrite is required due to limited places.
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FAMILY GUIDE Throwing away was yesterday - We think round (children from 8 years)
Friday, July 31, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Foyer of the Museum Mensch und Natur
Why do I need so much anyway? Is throwing away the only solution? Or can we repair our toys? What is recycling? We discover many examples from our everyday lives and consider together how we can avoid waste and protect our environment.
No registration required, the tour is free, only the regular museum entrance fee applies.
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Guided tours and workshops accompanying the exhibition for classes from 3rd to 13th grade can be booked via the museum's online booking portal.
Further dates are being planned. Further information and current visitor information at mmn.snsb.de
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Price information:
Admission prices: Permanent exhibition: Adults: € 3.50 Concessions: € 2.50 Sunday admission: € 1.00 Free admission for children and young people under the age of 18
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