Library
The Goetheanum Library has approximately 110,000 books.
Opening hours
Tuesdays 14:00 - 19:00
Fridays 14:00 - 18:00
Summer break
2nd July – 20th July
30th July – 24th August
Study Programs
The Goetheanum offers a full-year study program, "Foundations of Anthroposophy," in English! (The full-time study overseen by the General Anthroposophic Section, is also offered in Spanish/Portuguese and German.) Students from around the world, of various backgrounds and ages, come for an academic year of Anthroposophic studies, including artistic classes.
There are 11 sections at the Goetheanum that offer conferences throughout the year, often translated or held in multiple languages. See the individual websites for current programs.
The following schools and sections offer occupational Anthroposophical courses, diploma programs and research options in Dornach: eurythmy (performing arts section), painting (visual art section), education, biodynamic agriculture, medicine, mathmatics/astronomy and natural science. The youth section located on the Goetheanum hill, houses a multitude of activities and international conferences in English, German and Spanish. The literary arts and humanities section and the social science section can be contacted for questions about involvement, study or research.
Research
The 11 Sections for the School of Spiritual Science are involved in world issues and research projects.
Here is insight into their current projects: General Anthropsophy ·Natural Science · Agriculture · Medicine · Theraputic Education and Social Therapy · Education · Mathematics-Astronomy · Arts and Humanities · Spoken and Musical/Performing Arts · Visual Arts · Social Science · Youth Section
Goetheanum Press
The Goetheanum Press is the oldest anthroposophical publishing house.
Comments
We are continually working on the English site. Do you like something we are doing, or is there something that you would like to see here? Email us with inquiries, comments and suggestions, Attn: EN website.
For current event questions,
contact the reception desk:
Phone +41 61 706 42 42, sekretariat@goetheanum.org
From Life at the Goetheanum
Goetheanum Leadership reorganises operations and School for Spiritual Science
After two members of the Executive Council at the Goetheanum were not reconfirmed, the Goetheanum Leadership has reassigned all tasks at the institution and decided in favour of a flatter hierarchy. The idea of the School of...[more]
Goetheanum Nursery: First sheep twins born
The cows and sheep living on the Goetheanum grounds are beloved by the public. They revitalise the Goetheanum Park and complement each other in their strengths and weaknesses in grazing the fields. Now the sheep have given birth...[more]
Film shows 'School as a Whole' as the mission of the Waldorf school movement
In the film 'Tea(cher) Talk' from the web project waldorf-resources.org Waldorf teachers from six countries explain why it is important at a school to work to prevent fragmentation, specialisation, modularisation and thus...[more]
Non-affirmation of two board members: Goetheanum Leadership determines steps for transition period
On 24 March 2018, the General Assembly of the General Anthroposophical Society did not approve the extension of the terms of office of Paul Mackay and Bodo von Plato as members of the Goetheanum Executive Council. The Goetheanum...[more]
Annual General Meeting 2018
Reinstatement of Elisabeth Vreede and Ita Wegman +++ No re-affirming of Paul Mackay and Bodo von Plato as members of the Executive Council[more]
Rudolf Steiner’s Mystery Dramas Around the World
Performing, Experiencing & Exploring Destiny Community
21st – 25th July, 2018
Tours
General Tours Introduction to the history of the Goetheanum, the biography of Rudolf Steiner and the foundation of Anthroposophy: Saturdays, 2pm. Meeting point: Reception desk. Registration is not required. In German and English.
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Exhibitions
March 25th, 2017 – January 7th, 2018
Daily from 8 -22:00
Brentano's Studio
Øya. 77 pictures from Hannes Weigert in the West staircase. Vernissage on March 25th, 2017 at 16:30 with a talk by Bodo von Plato and Eurythmy by Saskia Barnes.
April 2, 2017 – September 20, 2017
Daily from 8 -22:00
Maximilian Woloschin (1877-1932)
"He went alone to the deserted shore," (Sergej O. Prokofief about Maximilian Woloschin)
Please be aware of adjusted visiting hours for the main auditorium:
19.–24.7: Closed
22.3.: 13.30–14.00