Opening: 200 Years of KIT – 100 Objects. Parts of a Whole

In 2025, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of the oldest technical universities in Germany, will be celebrating its 200th birthday. To mark this occasion, the exhibition takes a look at the history of the scientific institution, offering personal stories and insights behind the scenes.

Scientific equipment, objects from everyday life and real rarities, such as the hydrogen van from the 1980s, engineering models from 1860, design icons, such as the Sistrah lamp from 1930, or a robot from the modern ARMAR family, as well as numerous historical documents and artifacts will be on display at ZKM.

We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition »200 Years of KIT – 100 Objects. Parts of a Whole«!

Program

Welcome
Alistair Hudson, Scientific-Artistic Chairman, ZKM I Karlsruhe

Prof. Jan S. Hesthaven, President of the KIT 

Arne Braun, State Secretary, Ministry of Science, Research and Arts Baden-Württemberg

Dr. Frank Metrup, Mayor, City of Karlsruhe

Dr. Klaus Nippert & Andrea Stengel, curators from the KIT 

Followed by a welcome and music by »Salty Tunes« and guided tours of the exhibition.