Mathematikum
The building as seen from the western entrance. | |
| Established | 19 November 2002 |
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| Location | Gießen |
| Type | Museum of mathematics |
| Visitors | 150,051 annually |
| Director | Albrecht Beutelspacher |
| Public transit access | Bus lines: 2;5;520 at Liebigstrasse bus stop, Giessen main train station nearby |
| Website | www.mathematikum.de |
The Mathematikum is a science museum, located in Gießen, Germany, which offers a huge variety of mathematical hands-on exhibits. It was founded by Albrecht Beutelspacher, a German mathematician.
The Mathematikum opened its doors to visitors on 19 November 2002. It was inaugurated by the German president Johannes Rau. Since then, the museum has attracted more than 2,500,000 visitors. Annually the museum is visited by more than 150,000 people. The museum is opened every day of the week, excluding Sunday and Monday.