Vodárenské múzeum, Bratislava, Technical museum in Karlova Ves, Slovakia.
Vodárenské múzeum is a technical museum in Karlova Ves housed in a historical pumping station near the Danube, documenting the development of water supply systems. The site spans several hectares and contains exhibition spaces, functioning equipment, and gardens alongside the main building.
The pumping station was founded in 1886 and formed the foundation for Bratislava's modern water supply. From this beginning, the infrastructure expanded to serve the entire city.
The museum reveals how the city engineered its water systems and shapes visitors' understanding of the infrastructure around them. The gardens surrounding the building show that water technology and nature are connected here.
The museum is open on weekdays during daytime hours, and comfortable shoes are recommended since the sprawling grounds offer considerable space to explore. The site is walkable and multiple paths connect the different areas.
Alongside the historical exhibits, a fully modern pumping station operates on the grounds and actually still pumps water for the city. This mix of old and new equipment shows live how the technology evolved.
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