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The German Museum of Technology in Berlin covers more than 25,000 square meters and deals with the transformation of technology and its importance for cultural development. Hot-air balloons, steam locomotives, computers, ocean-going ships, printing presses and more: visitors to the German Museum of Technology immerse themselves in the cultural history of technology. 14 departments invite you to take a closer look at technical developments in Germany and around the world. power engineering, communications engineering and road traffic Visitors can expect interesting facts from the areas of chemical and pharmaceutical industry, energy technology, film technology, photographic technology, historic brewery, municipal transport, aerospace, communications technology, paper technology, production technology, computing and automation technology, rail transport, shipping, writing and printing technology, road traffic and textile technology. Highlights in the German Museum of Technology The dream of flying slumbers in many people. At the “From Balloon to Bridge” exhibition, visitors learn how mankind approached this dream. Numerous historical exhibits illustrate the development of air and space travel. Another highlight is the historic engine shed, in which 40 original rail vehicles can be viewed. LED catwalk in the German Museum of Technology: experience light The LED catwalk has been accessible since March 2015. At 1,500 meters, visitors can experience various lighting concepts and experience for themselves how light affects perception. Different color temperatures, concepts and techniques illustrate the role played by light quality and management. Furthermore, innovative and sustainable solutions will be presented. Science Centers Spectrum – touching allowed In the permanent exhibition of the Science Center Spectrum , visitors big and small are invited to experiment. Physical phenomena are explained in a playful and interactive way at over 150 stations. Exhibits from the Sugar Museum are now in the German Museum of Technology The exhibition of the former Berlin Sugar Museum has found a new place in the Technology Museum since November 26, 2015. The Sugar Museum was considered the oldest special museum on the cultural history of sugar with objects from all areas that have to do with sugar.
