phæno Attractions at a Glance English General Information
phæno The World of Phenomena Plasma Globe Come to phæno and experience how tornados, geysers and luminous gases can kindle your curiosity about the mysteries and phenomena of the natural world. There is something to discover for everyone however old you are and whatever you know already. And the best thing of all is that you can play an active part in determining what happens and help influence what goes on. One of the twelve most significant modern works of architecture in the world. (the guardian) Photo: Volkswagen AG The building was designed by the Iraqi-born star architect Zaha Hadid and opened its doors in November 2005 after four years of construction using the very latest building technology and materials. Take a tour around the building s architecture and soak in the impact of its fascinating design! Experimental Landscape You are invited to try out over 350 experimental stations, explore and unravel the wonders they represent or simply succumb to what are fascinating works of art. Get wise to the phenomena in a spirit of playful discovery! Watch in amazement the impressive sight of our fire tornado rising around 6 meters high in a self-rotating vortex of air, solve the riddle of the mysterious shadows, look into the blood vessels in your own eyes, send magnetic trees on a dance, shoot a ball into the opponent s goal with the power of your brainwaves or listen to the wisdom of our cheeky robot philosophizing about the deeper questions of life. Zaha Hadid s avant-garde construction Photo: Klemens Ortmeyer Special Exhibitions Our regularly changing special exhibitions are a constant source of enthrallment! Admission to these varied presentations is fully included in your day ticket. Magnetic Sculptures
Shows and Visitor Lab Events at phæno Laser Show Photo: Matthias Leitzke Photo: Photodesign Joachim Mottl Pay a visit at weekends, during the school vacations in the German state of Lower Saxony and on public holidays to the join-in actions or the changing show events, such as the laser or gas show in the phæno Science Theater. Bistro Thrill your guests with a venue that is truly exclusive and really unusual! phæno is open to companies, associations, organizations and private individuals alike to stage their own special events. Whether it s a New Year s reception, a gala dinner or a family celebration revel in the glamorous limelight of the exquisitely crafted architecture and enjoy the unforgettable impressions and insights gained through experimenting together. Take a break and fortify yourself for the further discoveries ahead. The Bistro offers a choice of salads, self-made pizzas and pasta dishes as well as cakes, pastries and desserts. One of the restaurant s culinary highlights is its traditional brick oven in which your freshly prepared pizza is baked before your very eyes. Shop Photo: Lars Landmann Ideal Destination for Group Outings We have special offers available for all kinds of groups complete with supplementary programs. Whether you re coming with children from your day nursery, a school class, a youth group or a senior citizens club there s something to discover for everybody at phæno! Magic Carpet Photo: Matthias Leitzke In the phæno Shop you ll find all kinds of amazing games and gadgets suitable for all age groups: funny, extraordinary and fascinating items! Plasma balls, experiment kits, round dice, robot bugs and lots of other fantastic things for you to take home as a souvenir or buy as an intelligent gift for others. Find out more about the various group offers from the phæno Service Center by phoning +49 (0) 5361 / 890 100.
Admission Prices Day tickets Single tickets Adults: Children/young adults*: Reduced**: Family tickets*** Small family ticket (1 adult + 2 children*): Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children*): each additional child in the family: 12,50 8,00 9,50 18,00 27,50 2,00 Opening Times Tuesday - Friday: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: Mondays and 24.12. / 31.12.: 9 am - 5 pm 10 am - 6 pm Closed During school vacations in Lower Saxony: Monday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm Contact Group tickets (15 or more persons, prior notification required) Adults (per person): 11,00 Children/young adults* (per person): 6,00 Reduced** (per person): 7,00 One-year tickets (annual passes) Adults: Children/young adults*: Reduced**: Small family*** (1 adult + 2 children*): Family*** (2 adults + 2 children*): each additional child in the family: 32,00 13,00 23,00 44,00 64,00 4,00 Our phæno Service Center staff is happy to answer your questions and take your bookings from Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm. phæno Service Center: +49 (0) 5361 / 890 100 Groups are asked to notify the phæno Service Center of their intended visit at least 7 days in advance. How to get to us Guided Tour Introduction to the exhibition and architecture Duration: approx. 30 mins., max. 20 people Per Group: (Prior notification required.) 30,00 * Children/young adults from 6 to 17 years of age. ** Reduced admission granted on presentation of a valid document or pass: school students over 18 years, students, trainees/apprentices, senior citizens/pensioners, those in federal volunteer service, travel agency representatives, disabled persons (degree of disablement 80 % or more), social security cardholders and unemployed persons. *** Valid for (grand-)parents and their own (grand-)children. Subject to alterations!
phæno Service-Center: +49 (0) 5361 / 890 100 phæno ggmbh Willy-Brandt-Platz 1 D-38440 Wolfsburg Directly next to the ICE rail station info@phaeno.de www.phaeno.com phæno an initiative of the City of Wolfsburg thanks its partners and its media partners: