Welcome to the Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS)



Experience and understand mathematics and computer science! In 2017, the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation opened the MAINS, right near the Heidelberg central train station. Throughout the year, we offer various activities for all age groups such as interactive exhibitions, portrait gallery, film screenings, Science Notes, lectures and much more. Come and see for yourself how exciting mathematics and computer science can be! The MAINS also offers guided tours of the exhibitions for school classes and groups.

Film Festival

Mathematics – Computer Science

This year's Film Festival Mathematics – Computer Science will take place from November 21 to November 28. The festival will boast an exciting blend of documentary and feature films showing diverse facets of mathematics and computer science as well as highlighting the life and work of extraordinary scientists. Each film will feature a special guest expert to introduce the film and field questions after the screening.

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opening weeks

Discover Math & Computer Science

 

Our new hub for mathematics and computer science is now open!
Join us for our Opening Weeks: From October 21 through November 28, you can look forward to a diverse range of math and computer science events for all ages!

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THE COMEBACK!

La La Lab – the Mathematics of Music

 

Following the opening of our new hub for mathematics and computer science at the Landfried site in Heidelberg, the interactive exhibition ‘La La Lab – the Mathematics of Music,‘ is one again open during regular visiting hours.

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