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Exhibition Visit: Mon, 17.11. -Sat, 28.02.2026 Universum. Mensch. Intelligenz

The New STEM exhibition Universe. Human and Intelligence is a cooperative venture between the Goethe-Institut and the Max Planck Society. The Educational exhibition, which is suited for young German learners, presents five topics in an interactive format: The Universe, Human History, our Brain, Anthropocence and AI.

Opening of the UMI exhibition in Munich on 8 June 2021 © Goethe-Institut, Fotografin: Loredana La Rocca

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