Audioversum

Om museet

The idea for the Audioversum arose in 2009: Eckhard Schulz, then managing director of MED-EL Germany, developed an exhibition concept together with the Ars Electronica Center in Linz that was intended to make the sense of hearing tangible in a playful yet scientifically sound way. The project was supported by MED-EL's chief Ingeborg Hochmair; the Innsbruck company manufactures implantable hearing systems and still funds the museum today.

In January 2013 the science center opened on Wilhelm-Greil-Straße with the permanent exhibition "Adventure Hearing" (Abenteuer Hören), complemented by the company exhibition "MED-EL World" on the history of hearing implants. A renovation in 2017 enlarged the building to around 1,500 square metres, of which about 1,200 square metres are exhibition space, and created room for changing themed exhibitions, for example on the brain and learning.

Interactive stations are at the heart of the museum: visitors travel virtually through the ear, locate birdsong via headphones or make oversized sensory cells ring. The Sound Gallery presents sound installations, often in collaboration with artists and authors. One of the museum's concerns is raising awareness of hearing damage and its prevention, especially among children and young people; to this end it offers an extensive school and workshop programme.

Højdepunkter

• Virtual 3D journey through the human ear
• Binaural game: locate birds by hearing alone
• Oversized hair cells that produce sounds when touched
• Tiptoi rally with quiz questions for all ages
• Sound Gallery with changing sound installations
• MED-EL World on the development of hearing implants

Permanente udstillinger

• Abenteuer Hören – Main exhibition with 18 interactive stations on how hearing works, from a 3D flight through the ear to a game with spatial hearing.
• MED-EL World – Company exhibition on the development of hearing implants with installations, videos and historical documents.
• Sound-Gallery – Space for sound and audio installations accompanied by artworks and changing regularly.

Grundlagt

2013

Ejer

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Ledelse

Julia Sparber-Ablinger

Entrépriser & rabatter

The ticket is valid for main and special exhibitions; guided tours are not included. Free admission with the Freizeitticket Tirol (three admissions per season), the Innsbruck Card (once during the booked period) and the Kulturpass Tirol. Vouchers are available online.

Tilgængelighed

• Kørestolsvenlig
• Elevator: ingen oplysninger
• Handicaptoilet: ingen oplysninger
• Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
• Servicehunde tilladt
• Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
• Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger

Accessible for people with mobility and hearing impairments; all levels can be reached without steps. An induction loop system is available – please let us know when registering. Dogs are not allowed, except assistance dogs.

Børn og familie

Velegnet til børn og familier

• Familieomvisninger & workshops
• Opgavehæfte, skattejagt eller audioguide for børn
• Interaktive stationer
• Børnefødselsdage

Many hands-on stations about hearing. The Tiptoi rally guides children through the main exhibition with the digital pen and age-appropriate quiz questions. Children's birthday parties with a discovery tour through "Adventure Hearing". Children under 15 only when accompanied by an adult.

Transport & parkering

By car: take the Innsbruck-Mitte motorway exit, then follow signs toward the Hauptbahnhof.

Service & spisesteder

• Restaurant: findes ikke
• Museumsbutik

Museum shop "Hör-Bar" with audible products, books and toys; coffee and seating for a break are also available there.

Arrangementer & udlejning

• Lokaler til leje
• Firmaarrangementer

Op til 40 personer.

The Sound Gallery can be rented for events and seminars (40 people seated, projector, screen, lectern, surround sound system); with a guided tour on request. Bookable Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm or by arrangement.

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