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When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
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Welcome to the Marvels of German Engineering at the German Museum of Technology

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Original Berlin

Introduction

The German Museum of Technology is found in Berlin, Germany and this museum is preferred by tech lovers and engineers. Through the variety of exhibit and displays the museum brings into the public domain an opportunity to understand the germans’ advanced technologies over time.

The History of the Museum

Originally founded back in 1982, the German Museum of Technology was founded for the purpose of presenting the inventions of German inventors, engineers and scientist. Located in a former industrial building, the museum offers an authentic insight into German industrial environment when visitors are navigating through various galleries.

Exhibits and Highlights

1. Aviation and Aerospace

Aviation and aerospace section of the Deutsches Museum technike demonstrates the German accomplishments in flight. The customers can see the development of the planes, from the gliders to today’s jet planes. What will fit perfectly into this relay is a full size replica of Horten Ho 229, an innovative aircraft of the second world war. It is really beautiful to have and gives a view of the brains behind it.

2. Rail Transport

This section gives a clear view of the traditional rail transportation that has perfectly evolved in Germany. The museum offers an amazing display of models of historical trains and first hand look at some old carriages of trains. I would also like to recommend visitors to ride the museum’s own steam engine with some incredible replicas and figures that evoke the period accurately.

3. Here, the first wave of specialization areas is communication and information technology.

This section of the museum is dedicated to the developments in the fields of communication and information in the past years. The museum holds more and one of them is that the visitors can learn the evolution of the equipment used in telegraphs, telephones, the radio among other equipment that included computer parts. Using colourful touchscreens people are able to ‘experience’ the first-hand mode of communication by getting a feel of the used equipment.

4. Energy Technology

It also provides information about Germany’s energy technology developments in the German Museum of Technology. The booths also familiarise visitors with the topic of renewable energy and its significance for sustainable development. Incorporated with this section are clean energy solutions such as the solar, wind, and bioenergy among others to continue to embrace more sustainable energies.

Hands-On Experiences

This museum has several opportunities for active participation to attract children and adults of all ages. Places as diverse as building your mini machines to constructs as the planes you can fly on a flight simulator mean that there is something for everyone to do. Yes, that is a unique opportunity to use one’s hands and really feel how wonderful it is to be an engineer for a child and at the same time – have a good time.

Planning Your Visit

When visiting the German Museum of Technology, more time should be spent exploring the massive range of exhibits displayed. The main things to know are to look at their website to see if there are any temporary exhibitions or events currently at the museum. Furthermore, visitors can opt for guided tours or avail the educational programs that can help in getting more information on the pieces and their histories.

Conclusion

Museum of Technology in Berlin , Germany is a perfect place for excursions for all who concerned technology and engineering. As a large scale museum featuring numerous technological exhibitions, activities and demonstrations, the museum provides an all-encompassed experience to temporal and spatial technology development in Germany. For any topic and interest level, there are always things that will engage visitors and make the learning experience fun and educational for all.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free