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Technisches Museum Wien: "In Motion" – An Interactive Exhibition Exploring Mobility and Movement

Engage with hands-on stations to playfully explore the diverse forms of human and animal locomotion.

The Technisches Museum Wien invites visitors to embark on an engaging journey through 'In Motion', a hands-on exhibition dedicated to the fascinating science of mobility. Through 30 interactive stations, explore everything from personal movement to high-speed travel and the ingenious ways animals navigate. This experience, developed in collaboration with the Vienna Natural History Museum, offers a dynamic understanding of movement for children, adolescents, and curious adults.

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Exhibition summary

The 'In Motion' hands-on exhibition playfully explores the phenomenon of mobility through a variety of interactive stations. It invites visitors, particularly children and adolescents aged 8-14, to experiment with different forms of movement, from crawling to high-speed travel and animal locomotion.

Curatorial context

We are all on the move, from a child's first steps to global travel. The 'In Motion' hands-on exhibition delves into the diverse forms of mobility in a playful and engaging way, encouraging visitors to actively participate and explore. The exhibition features 30 interactive stations where visitors can test their speed on a large slide, experience the sensation of moving a railway carriage wheel, ponder the visual effects of traveling at the speed of sound, and investigate the unique ways animals move and navigate their environments. In collaboration with the Vienna Natural History Museum, 'In Motion' showcases numerous examples of animal mobility, highlighting nature's ingenious solutions for speed and energy efficiency. While primarily aimed at children and adolescents aged 8 to 14, the exhibition offers an enriching experience for adventurous visitors of any age, with a recommended duration of 45 minutes.

Admission and ticket notes

The page mentions that an accompanying booklet is available for download and lists associated events with specific dates and prices, such as the 'Birdly® – The VR flight experience' which costs €3.90. General admission information is not detailed on this specific exhibition page, but it is part of the Technisches Museum Wien. Visitor experience is enhanced by interactive stations and a 'sliding selfie' souvenir. Recommended duration for the exhibition is 45 minutes. It is suitable for children and adolescents aged 8-14 and beyond.

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