Library
The Goetheanum Library has approximately 110,000 books. Hours: Tuesdays 14:00 - 19:00; Fridays 14:00 - 18:00
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
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 the Life at the Goetheanum
Two Talks on the New Production of Goethe's Faust I & II.
At the Goetheanum, Goethe's Faust I & II have been shown in full, for decades. In public talks, director Christian Peter, dramaturge Alexander Höhne and artistic director Stefan Hasler assess the new production as it went from...[more]
Annual General Meeting of the Anthroposophic Society 2017
The area of finances greatly struggled and the Goetheanum leadership stated the wish to change. Goals are now formulated and their implementation at work - the general assembly gathered was in a transitional state between new...[more]
Executive Council at the Goetheanum: Matthias Girke as a new member
On April 8th, 2017, the members of the General Anthroposophical Society confirmed the proposal to extend the council at the Goetheanum to include Matthias Girke. The physician and clinic co-founder from Berlin has been head of...[more]
Advanced notice: Original works from the Library of Hermetic Philosophy come to the Goetheanum
The Library of Hermetic Philosophy from Amsterdam shows its exhibition, "Divine Wisdom - Divine Nature," from May 5th-30th at the Goetheanum. Manuscripts and pictures can be seen from the Rosicrucian Manifestos of 1614 to 1616. A...[more]
Goetheanum Publishing House: Robin Schmidt's Essays on Hospitality and Meditation
In Robin Schmidt's book, "Places in the Presence of Mind," (Orte der Geistesgegenwart) he describes fundamental experiences one has with oneself. The philosopher, cultural scientist, and lecturer uses hospitality as a motif and...[more]
Mystery Dramas
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:
December 29th, 2017: Closed
Open from 1:30-2pm Dec. 13–15th, & 19–21st, 28th,30th,31st, 2017
Open from 1:30-2:15 pm Feb. 17th, 2018