Electropolis Museum, Technology museum in Mulhouse, France
Description
Electropolis Museum is a technology museum in Mulhouse dedicated to the history and development of electricity. It houses thousands of objects showing how electrical technology evolved from the 19th century to today.
History
The museum opened in 2003 inside a former power station and documents how electrical technology developed. This location was a symbolic place in the history of electrical supply and was chosen intentionally for the museum.
Culture
The collection shows how electricity changed everyday life for people, from household appliances to industrial machinery. You can see how electrical innovations shaped different aspects of human life.
Practical
The museum is located on Rue du Pâturage and is open most days of the week. You should plan enough time to explore the different exhibition areas during your visit.
Did you know?
The museum has a research center with extensive archives documenting electricity's evolution. These archives support scholars and educational projects around the world.
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