Guaranteed to spark wonder
Nothing sticks like learning through experience. curiocity is an out-of-school learning venue aligned with the LehrplanPLUS curriculum. Bring your class, preschool, or after-school group to the Science Center in Freising, near Munich: after a short introduction, the group explores all the hands-on exhibits independently for two hours.
Two hours of aha moments for your group
After an approximately 10-minute introduction to science and technology, the group explores the experiments and hands-on exhibits independently. A curiocity team member is available to answer questions.
Visit to the Science Center
School classes of all types, preschool groups, and after-school groups can explore 60+ hands-on exhibits together, with advance registration through our booking calendar.
On request
For groups outside school hours, we’re happy to check whether special opening hours are possible. Just send us an inquiry by email.
Fair pricing for school trips
Child / pupil
€6.80
One accompanying adult
Free for every 5 kindergarten children or every 10 pupils.
Each additional adult
€9.60
Reserve your time directly in the calendar
School classes, preschools, and after-school groups can choose their preferred date in the curiocity booking calendar. The reservation is initially a request. After an internal review, we’ll send a booking confirmation.
Special request or larger group? Send an individual inquiry by email
Concept, Discovery Challenges & Activity Sheets
All materials are optional and available as PDFs (currently in German only). You can also visit freely without any preparation. All exhibits and their descriptions are available online in advance under Exhibition.
Concept
Explorer Passport and Discovery Challenges
Preschool and elementary school My Explorer Passport “All the Senses” route: try six exhibits, check them off, draw, and record your favorite exhibit. German PDF ↓ 
Discovery Challenge My Favorite Experiment Choose one to three exhibits, describe and sketch them, and present them at school. German PDF ↓ 
Middle and high school My Research Challenge Try it first, ask questions, then change something. German PDF ↓ 
Idea Card · Middle and High School Six Ways to Think Further Six ways to explore ideas further, from question rounds and comparisons to explanation formats. German PDF ↓ Activity sheets for themed routes
Elementary school and up Light & Illusions Can I trust my eyes? German PDF ↓ 
Grade 2 through middle school Building & Engineering How can I build something that lasts and works? German PDF ↓ 
Middle school Energy in Motion Where does the energy go? German PDF ↓ 
Middle school Puzzles & Math How can I find a solution? German PDF ↓ 
Middle and high school AI & Simulation How much can I trust machines? German PDF ↓ 
High school People, Animals, Machines How do living things and machines perceive the world? German PDF ↓ School trip to Freising: FAQ
How much does a school trip to the Science Center cost?
Children and students pay €6.80 per person. One chaperone is free for every 5 preschool children or every 10 students; each additional chaperone pays €9.60.
How long does a school class visit take?
About two hours: a 10-minute introduction, followed by independent exploration of the 60+ hands-on exhibits. A team member is available to answer questions.
When are group visits available?
Tuesday through Friday, by reservation. The booking calendar offers time slots around 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., each for two hours. Go to the booking calendar
What is the maximum group size?
There is no minimum group size. Groups of up to about 50 people can book automatically through our booking tool; larger groups should inquire.
How do I book a visit for my class or preschool group?
Use our online booking calendar. We confirm every appointment. Go to the booking calendar
Is curiocity an out-of-school learning venue aligned with the curriculum?
Yes, curiocity is an out-of-school learning venue. The exhibits connect with the LehrplanPLUS curriculum, especially HSU, NT, and physics. Activity sheets are available for different grade levels.
Is there a STEM school trip near Munich?
Yes, the curiocity Science Center in Freising, near Munich, is an out-of-school STEM learning venue with 60+ hands-on exhibits covering physics, mathematics, perception, AI & technology. It’s about 25 minutes from Munich Central Station.
How can our class travel from Munich to Freising?
Take a regional train or the S1 to Freising in about 25 minutes. From there, it’s a walk of about 15 minutes to the Science Center at Untere Hauptstraße 25.
Is there space for snacks and jackets?
There is storage space for jackets and snacks. We don’t have a separate room, but snacks can be eaten in the entrance area.
What are activity sheets and the Explorer Passport?
Optional materials for teachers and students to help structure the visit. They’re free and not required. View materials