Musée EDF Electropolis, Technology museum in Mulhouse, France.
Description
Musée EDF Electropolis is a technology museum in Mulhouse housing an extensive collection of electrical innovations, including generators, transformers, motors, and lighting systems from different eras. The exhibits trace electrical technology development through original equipment and technical demonstrations.
History
The museum was founded in 1981 and documents electrical technology development from early experiments to modern power generation. It was created by EDF, the French energy company, to preserve the history of electricity.
Culture
The museum shows how electricity transformed everyday life, from early light bulbs to modern household devices. Visitors can see how electrical technology shaped home life, work, and leisure activities.
Practical
The museum is typically easy to reach and has exhibition areas spread across multiple levels connected by stairs and sometimes elevators. Visitors should plan time to explore the different collection sections, as there is much to see.
Did you know?
The collection features a rare 18th-century electrostatic machine, showing how people experimented with electrical phenomena long before modern electricity. This device stands alongside contemporary innovations, illustrating the dramatic leap in technological progress.
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