The Deutsches Museum Bonn exhibits 100 outstanding examples of research and technology in Germany since 1945, divided into five main topics. The understandable explanatory texts provide information on how each object works, and the background to and significance of the discovery. The extensive German catalogue includes explanations by the inventors themselves. The museum has also taken a new departure with its media concept. The imparting of knowledge stands in the forefront.
Information is provided in audio-visual or multimedia form.
For example, Artur Fischer, the inventor of the Fischer S wall plug, and Hans-Jurgen Warnecke, the president of the Fraunhofer Association, discuss inventions and creativity. It shows reports, historic film clips, interviews, opinions and attitudes towards technology ranging from conviction to anxiety. Every two months the museum is linked by videophone to a research lab or technical installation of some sort. Each time, a different school takes an active part. Key Personnel Dr. Peter Friess M.A. , born 5.