Discovering the peaks in print: Alpine Museum's 3D-carved wonderland and historic Biwak Box
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Let me tell ya 'bout the latest addition to Munich's Alpine Museum – an authentic Alpine landscape, crafted by a whiz-bang 3D printing process that'll leave your jaw on the floor! Alongside the goods, you'll find a nostalgic Biwak box from the Zugspitz region and the OG Höllentalangerhütte from 1893/1894. The Alpinum, a place that nurtures the varied flora of the Alps (think alpine violets and edelweiss), has received a refresh too.
Mountains in miniature - style by sand
The pièce de résistance? A fabulous 30 square meter Alpine panorama, made using a 3D printer on a sandy base, showcasing the entire Alpine range at a cool 1:100,000 scale. Peaks and spots are tagged and numbered with brass markers to make sure you're not missing a thing.
The garden's all good for folks of all abilities
The entire area, now wheelchair-friendly, has had a natural makeover so you can groove on some nature while learning your mountains. Covering 6,000 square meters, the newly accessed Prater Island is a lush green breath of fresh air, now serving dual duty as a popping exhibit space.
The Alpine Museum, open once more after a three-year slumber, has been revamped to the tune of 10.5 milly euros, sporting a gleaming 600 square meter venue for shows and events, and yep, you guessed it — a snazzy eats section!
No AC in sight on the road to climate neutrality
The architects behind this eco-friendly design decided to shun air conditioning, aiming instead for climate-neutrality by 2030. Imagine that – a cool mountainscape with zero air conditioning!
Step right up for the history of mountaineering unfolded
The permanent exhibition takes you on a journey from the alpine beginnings, all the way to nowadays, tracing the evolution of mountaineering for both scientific and leisure purposes.
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- The Alpine Museum, in its revamped form, has embraced an employment policy that aligns with its eco-friendly mission, aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, eliminating the use of air conditioning.
- The permanent exhibition at the Alpine Museum delves into the historical evolution of mountaineering, highlighting its significance in both scientific and lifestyle contexts, such as environmental-science and home-and-garden.
- Visitors to the Alpine Museum can explore a variety of educational sections, including the science-themed Prater Island, which now hosts exhibits, showcasing the diverse flora found in the Alps, such as alpine violets and edelweiss.
