Extavium, Potsdam

Name: Extavium
Address: Am Kanal 57, Potsdam, 14467, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 60127959

#53 among attractions in Potsdam

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.

Coordinates: 52°23'52"N, 13°3'50"E

Address

Am Kanal 57Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam 14467 Germany

Contact

+49 331 60127959

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Extavium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, Nauener Tor, St. Nicholas Church.

0.5 miNE
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Waschhaus, Potsdam
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~1310 ftSW
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the City Palace, known as Stadtschloss Potsdam, is a historic edifice that captures the grandeur of the past. This regal castle, though extensively damaged during World War II and later demolished, has been meticulously...
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Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
13 min walk • Nauener Tor is an iconic city gate that stands proudly in the historic city of Potsdam, Germany. This exquisite example of architectural beauty marks the entrance to the old town and is one of the three preserved gates in Potsdam, the others being the Brandenburger Tor...
~880 ftSW
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
5 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This elegant church, characterized by its impressive neoclassical design, has been a prominent landmark in the city's skyline since its consecration in 1837.
~1000 ftSW
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Museum Barberini, Potsdam
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~1500 ftNW
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Roman Catholic Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is centrally located in the centre of Potsdam, and ends the Brandenburger Strasse to the east, at the western end of which is the Potsdamer Brandenburger Gate.
~1530 ftW
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Alter Markt, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city. The square consists of the area around St. Nicholas' Church. Today the term refers in particular to the area directly in front of the church. It is bordered by several prestigious historical buildings.
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Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
10 min walk • The Dutch Quarter is a neighborhood in Potsdam, consisting of 134 red Dutch brick buildings, almost all of which have been renovated. It was built from 1733 to 1740 and designed by Jan Bouman following the order of Frederick William I of Prussia.
0.5 miNE
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Museum FLUXUS+, Potsdam
13 min walk • The museum FLUXUS+ is located in Potsdam, Germany and opened in the city's new cultural centre Schiffbauergasse in April 2008. It is Potsdam's first museum of modern art. The 1000 sqm exhibition space of the two-storey building comprehends artworks from private collections.
~1770 ftW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
9 min walk • Museum, Historical place
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Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Filmmuseum Potsdam was founded in 1981 as the "Film Museum of the GDR" and is thus considered the oldest film museum with its own collection and exhibitions in Germany, receiving its current name in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Extavium open?

Extavium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Extavium?

Nearby attractions include Künstleratelier Sans Titre, Potsdam (3 min walk), Hauptpostamt, Potsdam (4 min walk), Old Town Hall, Potsdam (4 min walk), Atlas, Potsdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Extavium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Extavium:

Tram

Burgstraße/Klinikum • Lines: 93, 94, 99 (2 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (6 min walk)

Bus

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (5 min walk)
Bassinplatz • Lines: 603, 692 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (10 min walk)
Schiffbauergasse - Hans Otto Theater • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (17 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (31 min walk)