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Electropolis Museum and its collection
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The Electropolis Museum, located in the Dornach district of Mulhouse, is a significant destination for those interested in the history of electricity and household appliances. As the largest museum in Europe dedicated to these topics, it offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of electricity, from its earliest discoveries to its modern applications in everyday life.
Exploring the History of Electricity at the Museum
The Electropolis Museum offers a comprehensive journey through the history of electricity. It showcases the evolution of electricity from the lightning of Antiquity, through the experiments of the 17th and 18th centuries, the industrial revolution of the late 19th century, to the electric domestic comfort of our days. The museum features exhibitions of historical objects, retrospectives of pioneering inventors such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, interactive animations, public experiences, educational discovery workshops, a 2-hectare technological garden, and temporary exhibitions.
The Museum's Extensive Collection and Resources
The Electropolis Museum boasts a collection of more than 12,000 objects, with a thousand of these on permanent display. In addition to its physical exhibits, the museum also houses a significant documentary fund center, posters, and technical and commercial archives, making it the richest library in France in the field of electricity and household appliances.
FRMusée Electropolis
ENElectropolis Electricity Museum
FRMusée Electropolis - Mulhouse
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