The Technisches Museum Wien invites visitors to explore "Under the Spell of the Railway: 200 Years of Train Travel." This family-friendly exhibition delves into the profound economic and social transformations initiated by rail, from its steam-powered origins to modern high-speed networks. Discover impressive historical models and learn about the hidden processes of rail transport, complemented by interactive activities for younger guests.
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This special family exhibition celebrates 200 years of railway history with impressive historical models from the museum's collection. It explores the development of rail transport from its steam-powered origins to today's high-speed trains, examining its economic and social impact.
To mark the 200th anniversary of the railway, the Technisches Museum Wien presents a special exhibition, 'Under the Spell of the Railway: 200 Years of Train Travel'. This family-friendly exhibition showcases a collection of impressive historical railway models, tracing the development of public mass transport from its steam-powered beginnings to contemporary high-speed trains. Created in collaboration with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), the exhibition delves into the complex processes of rail transport that often go unnoticed by passengers. The exhibition examines the profound economic and social transformations initiated by the railway, including the rise of tourism, the revolution in food supply chains, and the acceleration of communication through postal services. Visitors can rediscover the railway from various historical viewpoints and explore the origins of common railway-related idioms. For younger visitors, the 'Spark Express' puzzle rally offers an interactive adventure through the exhibition's themes, with additional thematic tours providing deeper insights into technical and social aspects of rail history.
Visitor information regarding admission is not explicitly detailed for this exhibition beyond general museum entry. Specific events within the exhibition, such as 'The big world of small trains' and 'Track by track: 200 years of train travel', have an additional cost of €5.50.
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