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Blick von oben auf die Vorderseite des NAWAREUMs. Im Hintergrund sind die Türme der Stadt Straubing.

The hands-on museum for sustainability

In the heart of Straubing, just a few steps from the Danube, the NAWAREUM awaits you – an extraordinary museum that encourages participation and discovery. Experience fascinating topics such as climate change, plants, nutrition, regenerative resources, and renewable energies.

Special tour: Sustainability, art, & architecture

Join a guided tour lasting just under an hour and discover how art, science, and sustainability come together in a truly unique way. The building itself, a state-of-the-art passive house, is part of the exhibition. The surrounding museum garden, where renewable resources and insect-friendly plants flourish, invites visitors to take a break at any time. Inside, striking art installations and photography open up new perspectives on a sustainable future – vivid, thought-provoking, and emotionally engaging.

Eine Gruppe Menschen betrachtet und berührt einen gefällten Baumstamm in einem Museum. Das eine Ende des Baumstamms ist zu Planken geschnitten, während das andere Ende noch seine Wurzeln hat.
© Tourismusverband Ostbayern
Wood and its versatility
A wave of glass
Im Vordergrund ist eine Ausstellungsarchitektur aus grünen Lamellen. Dahinter ist eine Wand mit zahlreichen getrockneten und gerahmten Pflanzen. Rechts ist ein Ausschnitt, durch den man eine Menschengruppe sieht, die das Herbarium an der Wand betrachtet.
© Tourismusverband Ostbayern
Plant cell and herbarium
Vier Menschen stehen in einem dunklen Ausstellungsraum und betrachten hell erleuchtete Dioramen aus weißem Papier, die in der Wand eingelassen sind.
© Tourismusverband Ostbayern
Human history in four dioramas

Highlights of the tour

 

A wave of glass

A shimmering wave of repurposed glass bottles welcomes you when you enter. It symbolizes that every material deserves a second life. The artist has engraved important words on the bottles. Which ones can you spot?

Understanding nature – from cell to tree

An impressive tree trunk with bare roots illustrates the cycle of resource use and the many ways in which wood can be used. This exhibit makes knowledge tangible.

Journey through human history in four dioramas

Four intricately crafted paper dioramas take you on a captivating journey through time. How do we manage our resources – in the past, today, and in the future?

Details on the guided tour

  • duration: 45 – 60 minutes
  • cost per tour: € 30 per group (plus admission)
  • admission fees: adults: € 5, groups of 15 or more: € 3
  • max. group size: 15 persons per tour
  • languages: German or English

Additional information:

  • wheelchair/walker accessible exhibition
  • hot meals, cakes, and snacks served at the inclusive café ErneuerBar
  • museum opening hours: Tue–Sun: 10:00–18:00, open on public holidays

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You will receive a one-time email with useful information about our services. You can then contact us directly if you are interested.

 

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