Who is Crazy Machine for?

The format is primarily aimed at children and young explorers who enjoy creatively tinkering, building, and trying out.

When does the event start?

The start is on 28.10.2026 at 09:00 AM.

Where does the event take place?

At the bib der dinge in Bochum on Knüwerweg 1, with access through the courtyard.

How much is the admission fee?

The web search confirms that the comparable bib-der-dinge format has free admission. Therefore, Crazy Machine is also expected to have free admission.

Is the venue indoors?

Yes, the bib der dinge is a workshop and hall location and thus an indoor event venue.

Do you need to register?

There are no indications of a registration requirement in the available materials for this format. It is advisable to check the current information from the organizer.

A Week Full of Tinkering Ideas: Crazy Machine Turns Bochum into a Creative Workshop

Name: Crazy Machine - A Week of Tinkering, Building & Trying Out
Start: 2026-10-28T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T18:00:00+01:00
Location: bib der dinge

A Week Full of Ideas, Tools, and Aha Moments in Bochum

With Crazy Machine - A Week of Tinkering, Building & Trying Out, the bib der dinge in Bochum opens a creative space for young tinkerers. The format focuses on practical experimentation, collaborative building, and playful learning in a workshop atmosphere where curiosity is more important than perfection. The event takes place on 28.10.2026 starting at 09:00 AM at the bib der dinge on Knüwerweg; the address and access through the courtyard are confirmed by the Bochum tourism and bib-der-dinge information. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/streaming/detail/Event/e_101291656/elektroschrott-basteln-mit-der-bib-der-dinge))

More than Crafting: A Real Event Experience

This is about event atmosphere with heart and hands: handling materials, testing solutions, developing small technical ideas further, and collaboratively reaching results in an open, child-friendly environment. The bib der dinge is established as a place for rentals, courses, and open workshops, representing knowledge transfer, circular economy, and joy in tinkering in Bochum. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/news/zukunftsfaehige-bibliothek.html))

Why Families and Young Explorers Are Right Here

Crazy Machine is perfect for children who love to experiment, combine, and take matters into their own hands. The environment is intentionally practical and enhances creativity, concentration, and outreach to target groups in the best sense: no frontal programming, but participation, observation, and self-designing. This is exactly what creates the special audience atmosphere that makes such workshop formats so popular. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/news/zukunftsfaehige-bibliothek.html))

Location with Workshop Character

The bib der dinge is located at Knüwerweg 1 to 2 in Bochum; access is via the parking lot next to the supermarket and further into the backyard. The facility has been active at the new location since 2025 and has been developed as a hall with workshop and course operations. This makes the location particularly suitable for a tinkering format. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/news/zukunftsfaehige-bibliothek.html))

Conclusion

Crazy Machine promises a week full of curiosity, movement, and creative energy. Those wishing to offer children a meaningful, lively holiday and workshop experience with a real maker atmosphere should experience this event live. An inspiring mix of crafting, technology, and shared curiosity awaits. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/news/zukunftsfaehige-bibliothek.html))