Media history|s told anew!
Our permanent exhibition
Follow us on a journey through the past, present and future of communication: on the basis of groundbreaking inventions, curious events and unusual fates, the permanent exhibition spans 2500 square metres from the cuneiform tablet to the data glasses.
44 thematic islands demonstrate the development on the basis of four central phenomena:
ACCELERATION – Our everyday life is characterised by stress and time pressure. We want to experience more, accomplish more and feel more in the time we have. This intensification speeds us up further. Digitization and mobility are contributing to and shaping the history of communication. Time has become the world’s scarcest resource – how do we deal with this development?
NETWORKING – Global networking began with shipping, railroads and telegraphy. Today, we network with people, information and things – mobile and in real time. The boundary to the digital world has become blurred. Does increased networking bring us closer together?
CONTROL – Almost everything is available online and smart devices enable access anytime, anywhere. Digitization offers limitless opportunities, but in the process we leave our mark: our data is becoming a sought-after commodity for companies and states. How can we take advantage of this digital world without giving up control of our personal data?
PARTICIPATION – Newspapers, radio and television keep us informed about world events. Through the Internet and smartphones, we can now become an active part of digital communities: we share our opinions, experiences and news. Theoretically – because not everyone can or wants to participate. Global togetherness or digital exclusion?
There is no set itinerary. You can surf through the permanent exhibition in a similar way to the WWW and create your own personal links. At many interactive stations you can learn in a playful way, leave us your opinion, check your user behaviour or take away tips. In the art area, highlights of the collection and temporary exhibitions related to the phenomena of communication history await you
