When does the lecture take place?

The lecture will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30.

At the State Natural History Museum, Pockelsstraße 10, 38106 Braunschweig.

How much is the entrance fee?

Adults pay 3 euros. Admission is free for members of the Society for Natural History e. V.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the access to the exhibition rooms is step-free and the museum is barrier-free.

Are there parking options?

The museum does not have its own parking spaces; however, there are public and partially free parking options in the area.

What is the content about?

The main focus is on insect larvae, which are often referred to as worms in everyday language, and their significance for Earth's history and amber finds.

An evening full of amber knowledge, Ana Zippel, and hidden natural stories

Name: There is a worm in it! Or maybe not? | Lecture by Dr. Ana Zippel
Start: 2026-06-24T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-24T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum

When the worm becomes a window into Earth's history

With “There is a worm in it! Or maybe not?” Dr. Ana Zippel from LMU Munich invites you to an evening that elegantly combines natural history and cultural curiosity. On June 24, 2026, a different kind of reading atmosphere will be created at the State Natural History Museum Braunschweig: not a classic literature evening, but a scientifically precise lecture with narrative power that sharpens the view of seemingly inconspicuous animals.

Between everyday words and scientific truth

What is commonly referred to as a worm in everyday language often turns out to be an insect larva in many cases. This is where the lecture begins to unfold its special tension. Ana Zippel explains how the form, lifestyle and adaptation of these animals have been intertwined with the history of life for hundreds of millions of years. The language of natural history becomes understandable, vivid, and academically grounded.

Amber as an archive of past worlds

The evening becomes particularly enticing with a look into the Cretaceous period, the Eocene, and the Miocene. Larvae preserved in amber make visible what would otherwise remain hidden: fragile bodies, evolutionary special forms, and traces of ancient ecosystems. The lecture combines paleobiology, zoology and knowledge transfer into a literary experience for all who appreciate scientific narratives and precise linguistic art.

Science with sensual presence

The State Natural History Museum provides the perfect setting: a house with a long tradition, great depth of collection, and barrier-free access. The lecture atmosphere promises concentration, closeness, and that calm intensity that characterizes good cultural events. Especially in the museum space, the authority of the topic unfolds very strongly because research here is not abstract but brought into an immediately experienceable form.

Conclusion: An evening for the curious, nature lovers, and literature enthusiasts

This lecture is aimed at all who want to understand connections, not just hear facts. Dr. Ana Zippel turns small animals into big questions and scientific findings into a captivating narrative about change, adaptation, and Earth’s history. Those who want to experience nature, knowledge, and clever storytelling live should not miss this date in Braunschweig.

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Dr. Ana Zippel in Braunschweig: Lecture on insect larvae and amber

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