"NATUR beflügelt" is a joint programme of the Alexander Koenig Society and Museum Koenig for children and young people who are particularly interested in biology and other natural sciences. It offers the opportunity to participate in current scientific research and to discover, explore and experience the great diversity of species and the ecological interrelationships of our planet outside the school day.
Under the expert guidance of the museum's scientific and educational staff, participants learn about the most important working methods of biologists - especially independent research.
Our topics
Microscopy - Excursions - Creative workshop
A small selection of topics and activities that we carry out for the youth programme:
Microscopy - the small world on a grand scale
Under the microscope, we explore tiny creatures that cannot be seen with the naked eye and make our own specimens.
Excursions - experience and explore nature
Armed with binoculars, magnifying glasses and binoculars, we explore our surroundings. We observe, examine and photograph.
Creative workshop - understanding and modelling animals
We put what we have learnt into practice and create pictures, plaster models or animal bodies made from wire mesh, dressed up and painted.
Identification exercises
Identifying insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammal skulls is important know-how in biology.
A look behind the scenes
We visit the natural science collections of the Museum Koenig, take a look at the taxidermy workshops and interview scientists.
The "NATUR beflügelt" youth programme offers exciting programmes for children and young people.
Our offers in the youth programme
Girls make a museum.
A course by girls for girls aged 10 and over on the topic of nature.
Our experienced girls from Natur beflügelt know their way around the museum pretty well and would like to explore their favourite areas and topics with you. You will learn about the diversity of species in the museum park, take a look at the taxidermy or make your own natural products. And perhaps you will then have time and desire to stay and become part of the "Nature inspires" team.
We look forward to seeing you!
Other topics: The museum introduces itself, bees, bat excursion, excursion to the aquarium at Cologne Zoo, rainforest, microscopy, marine biology and much more...
Would you like to take part? Then get in touch! Contact: Michael Hilgert,(naturbefluegelt@leibniz-lib.de)
Junior Researchers' Club
A start to natural history for children in years 3 to 4 who are interested in nature and animals. Under the expert guidance of museum educators, the club members experience and explore our natural world and its animals.
Young Scientists' Club
Every Saturday, pupils in years 5 to 10 who are interested in biology, natural sciences and environmental protection meet up.
Outside of the school day, young people are given the opportunity to experience the great diversity of species and the ecological connections of our planet.
In addition to exploration, creativity is encouraged. Drawing, modelling and photography are carried out under artistic guidance.
Alexander Koenig Science Club
The Alexander Koenig Science Club (AKSC) enables young people aged 15 and over who have completed the Young Researchers' Club to work with the museum's scientists on their ongoing projects.
Participation is certified and makes it easier to start vocational training or studies. Interested young people can apply by indicating their areas of interest.
School study groups
In this working group, pupils from schools in Bonn regularly visit the Museum Koenig over the course of a school term. They discover the exhibitions and explore natural science content that supports biology lessons.