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Discover 'The Danube' Exhibition: An Interactive River Journey at ZOOM Children's Museum

Engage with artistic stations, games, and experiments to learn about Europe's famous waterway.

The 'The Danube' exhibition at ZOOM Children's Museum invites young explorers aged 6 to 12 on an immersive journey. Through engaging interactive displays, children can delve into the river's formation, dynamic transformations, and the diverse life and cultures along its extensive path. This hands-on experience fosters an understanding of the Danube river system's unique ecosystems and its profound cultural significance.

About The Danube at ZOOM Children's Museum in Vienna

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Exhibition summary

This hands-on exhibition at the ZOOM Children's Museum invites children aged 6 to 12 to explore the 2,857-kilometer-long Danube River. Through artistic interactive stations, games, and experiments, visitors can learn about the river's formation, its changing shapes, and the diverse life and cultures along its path.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'The Danube' at the ZOOM Children's Museum offers an immersive journey along Europe's second-longest river, stretching over 2,857 kilometers through 10 countries. Designed for children aged 6 to 12, it delves into fundamental questions about the river's origins, its dynamic transformations, the forces that shape it, and the diverse ecosystems and cultures it supports. Visitors can engage with artistic interactive stations, games, and experiments that bring the Danube's complexities to life. Activities include steering a Danube boat, understanding the mechanics of river cruises, and exploring the varied languages and cultures of the Danube region. The exhibition also features a Danube laboratory for observing aquatic creatures and investigating the secret migration routes of fish. Through hands-on experiments with gravel, stones, and sand, children will learn about the critical role of sediment, fostering an understanding of the Danube river system's diversity and uniqueness.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for ZOOM programs have set start times and limited participant numbers. Advance online purchase is recommended, with tickets available up to 10 days in advance via the provided link.

The Danube key exhibition facts

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Venue
ZOOM Children's Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
Jan 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2027
Artist line / attribution
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