Natural History Museum Mainz
Heat – An Underestimated Health Risk
Heat is no joke!
How dangerous are heat waves to our health? What happens in our bodies during a heat wave—and why is Mainz particularly affected?
Dr. Katharina Truschinski, an anesthesiologist and emergency physician, discusses the medical consequences of extreme heat, effective heat protection, and how we can better prepare our cities for hot weather.
September 17, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Natural History Museum Mainz
Free admission
Come by and learn why heat protection is also health protection!
Registration & information on the depot conference
The 2nd Conference on Natural History Collection Management will take place on November 24–25!
The conference provides a space for exchange, networking, and professional development related to natural science collections. The focus is on current challenges, new ideas, and practical solutions for the management, preservation, and cataloging of collection holdings.
In addition to expert insights, the primary focus is on the exchange of experiences among colleagues from both academia and the field.
Contact: tagungstadt.mainzde
In times of now clearly noticeable climate change and rapidly advancing species extinction, the work of a natural history museum as a research and educational institution is becoming increasingly important. As databases of nature, natural history collections make an important contribution to climate and biodiversity research and are therefore of great significance for the future of society. The Natural History Museum Mainz thus contributes significantly to the "public understanding of science" and promotes dialogue between science and the public.