About the exhibit VOLCANOES 2023

Fascinating volcanoes
Volcanic eruptions are potentially very dangerous, but at the same time, they are breathtaking spectacles of nature. Life on Earth would not be possible without volcanoes, and they played a central role in geological history. Increasingly, volcanoes are also gaining attention as energy resources.

Fire mountains of the world
Discover the world of fire mountains! From Iceland to New Zealand, from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to South America, researchers report on the latest findings, but the focus is also on the lives of those 10% of the world’s population who live in the immediate vicinity of these dangers.

Human-art myths
What happens after an eruption like the one that occurred on La Palma in 2021? How do potentially affected people prepare for an eruption that may be imminent? There are also many different perspectives in art and mythology for exploring fire mountains. Join us on an incredible journey with fantastic images from the depth of the oceans to the stars above!

Safe, and yet really close
A virtual elevator takes you to the center of the Earth, Pompeii comes back to life, and rocks are able to float in the exhibition. But that’s not possible, is it? Yes, it is! Our explorer deck reveals how. The highlight of the exhibition is an animated volcanic eruption. Experience the force of various eruptions on a 20.5 x 4.2 m screen in a multimedia production. You can’t get any closer!