Aufzugmuseum, Technology museum in Mannheim, Germany
Aufzugmuseum is the company museum of the elevator builder Lochbühler, housed in the protected water tower of Mannheim-Seckenheim. The collection of about 700 objects is shown on four levels and on an open-air site: level -1 covers the company's history and production examples, level 0 the water tower and elevator history, level 2 drives, components and controls, level 3 a paternoster and a mill elevator.
The museum covers the development of elevator technology from the 1800s to today and shows how this invention transformed buildings and cities. The collection documents the shift from simple mechanical systems to modern computerized equipment.
The museum shows how elevator technology changed the way buildings were designed and how people could live and work higher up in cities. You can see through the displayed machines how closely engineering and architecture are connected.
The museum is easy to reach and the exhibits are arranged across multiple levels so you can understand the different systems at your own pace. Visitors should allow enough time to look at the technical details and working models.
The collection is described as unique in Europe and holds around 700 objects, some dating to the late 19th century. Many pieces came to the firm when it replaced old installations and took over the dismantled systems. The museum opens only on special occasions, such as the Tag des offenen Denkmals, or for booked group tours.
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