Carriage 12
discover + marvel
Copyright: ArchiMeDes / Oliver Wia
Copyright: ArchiMeDes / Oliver Wia
Shaping the future
The timeline of important milestones in German research started in the first carriage comes to an end in the last one – however, the view into the future is likely to remain fictitious. Digital and analogue guest books enable the visitors to convey their impressions of the exhibition before they leave the train.
Curiosity and the spirit of invention are the basis of all innovation. These characteristics are particularly prominent among children and young people. For this reason, an interactive hands-on laboratory is provided in the final carriage of the exhibition train for the researchers of tomorrow. School classes and families can experience here how creative experimentation can lead to innovative products and solutions.
The working methods and thought processes of modern researchers are conveyed in the “Hot Cells” and “Cool Plastics” workshops using simple but impressive experiments. Up to four school classes can actively participate in science and technology in combination with a guided tour of the Science Express. The hands-on laboratory is specifically available to families with children in the afternoons and on school holidays.