You make it possible.
Welcome to the new year!
We look back together with great gratitude - and forward with great anticipation.
20 years of phaeno.
For 20 years, phaeno has been inspiring people for science, technology and social issues of the future. What began in 2005 as a visionary science centre is now a lively place of wonder, dialogue and active engagement with the world of tomorrow.
And we are part of it.
Making science possible together - at phaeno Wolfsburg.
The Freundeskreis phaeno Wolfsburg e.V. stands for enthusiasm, responsibility and forward thinking. Thanks to your support, phaeno remains a place where a first "Huh?" becomes a real "HA!" - through amazement, discovery and understanding.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your commitment.
A strong sign: The Ames Room.
In 2025, the circle of friends set a special example: Membership fees were used to fund the iconic "Ames Room" exhibit and donated to phaeno to mark its 20th anniversary.
The Ames Room is far more than just an optical illusion. It symbolises what phaeno is all about:
- Changing perspectives
- Questioning perception
- Experiencing science for yourself
This exhibit impressively demonstrates what joint commitment can achieve - and how the circle of friends has a lasting impact on phaeno.
Review.
The anniversary year was characterised by special moments and exclusive insights for the circle of friends:
- February: Presentation of the new digital architecture station and architecture tour
- April: A look behind the scenes of the renovations in the "Optic" area
- November: Construction site tour and presentation of the Ames Room
- December: Family & friends ceremony - a worthy conclusion to 20 years of phaeno
These events show: The circle of friends is close - to the building, to the content and to the vision.
20 years of phaeno - Gallery family & friends
Outlook: Shaping the future together.
The Circle of Friends will remain an important source of inspiration in the new year. Exclusive events, new exhibits and innovative themed formats are already being planned - always with the aim of keeping science alive, relevant and accessible.
Look forward to the next event: phaenoBricks 2026
The circle of friends thrives on participation, sharing enthusiasm and working together for education and social dialogue.
Thank you for being part of this vision.
Your support makes this possible:
- new exhibits
- innovative educational formats
- the continuous further development of phaeno
Thank you for your trust.
Thank you for your passion.
Thank you for your contribution to the science of tomorrow.
Together we will turn curiosity into knowledge - and an initial "Huh?" into an enthusiastic "Ha!".
Your Claudius Colsmann
Friends of phaeno Wolfsburg e.V.
PS. Let's continue to make new friends and grow our circle of friends. Please send the link to registration further!
