Project start
- Combination of two National Monuments:
- Equipment (“Groussgasmaschinn”), classified in August 2007
- Building (Gas engine building), classified in November 2018
- For the Science Center, these two National Monuments will be the historical pillars testifying to the technological and scientific prowess and evolution of the beginning of the 20th Century
August 2007
The “Groussgasmaschinn” large gas engine of 1940 – 42 is classified as a national monumentOctober 2007
Creation of the Groussgasmaschinn, the not for Profit Institution which later evolved in the Luxembourg Science Center - GroussgasmaschinnApril 2011
Creation of GGM11, the privately held corporate entity, the original sole finance and future concept development arm of the Luxembourg Science CenterMai 2011
Dismantling of two 1931 Diesel engines of the Junglinster Radio Luxembourg original broadcasting stationFebruary 2012
Start of the restoration and decommissioning work of the Groussgasmaschinn.
- Development concept of the Science Center through analysis of more than 70 Science Centers around the world to determine “best practices” and develop and implement of a program with the specific purpose to promote and raise awareness of science and technology in professional orientation
Mai 2016
Start of the restauration of the “Leiderbud” building to house Phase 1 of the Science Center
March 2017
Unofficial opening of the Luxembourg Science Center reserved for school groups4 October 2017
Grand Opening of the Luxembourg Science Center for the general public and for students, elementary, high school and colleges.June 2018
Launch of ESERO Luxembourg, a professional development program for Luxembourg teachers and STEM awareness raising with ESA, the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of EducationNovember 2018
The adjacent gas engine building (erected in 1905) is classified as a national monumentSeptember 2019
Official launch of the Professional Discovery Project