Kurioseum
Hands-on science center in Purgstall an der Erlauf: physics, optics, acoustics and astronomy to try out yourself.
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About the museum
The Kurioseum is a hands-on museum based on the concept of a science center. Its foundation is the private collection of physics experiment objects belonging to Karl Zeitlinger, which his daughter, physics teacher Maria Schmid, continually expands and makes accessible together with a non-profit association.
On about 250 square meters in the house on Feichsenstraße, numerous stations invite visitors to experiment: colored shadows and bent light, optical illusions, acoustics, mechanics, astronomy and technology. How a ball seems to float on its own in an airstream can be explored, as can much else – skill and humor are explicitly part of it.
The Kurioseum does not see itself as a fixed location alone: outdoors there are offers at Aktiv Camp Purgstall and the planet trail "Abenteuer Universum" in Puchenstuben, plus workshops, seminars and summer camps for children on robotics and science.
Highlights
- About 250 m² of hands-on exhibits on physics and technology
- Colored shadows, bent light and optical illusions
- Floating Bernoulli ball and further experiments
- Outdoor offers at Aktiv Camp Purgstall
- Workshops, seminars and summer camps for children
Permanent exhibition
- Kurioseum – Die Welt der Physik – Hands-on stations on light, acoustics, optical illusions, mechanics, astronomy, optics and technology across about 250 square meters.
- Operated by
- Gemeinnütziger Verein „Science Center, Science Fun & Sports“
- Director
- Maria Schmid (Museumsleitung)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the museum, the exhibition rooms are barrier-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
All stations may be tried out by hand; children and adults alike can experiment. Workshops, seminars and summer camps for children are offered.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups, school classes and celebrations by prior telephone registration; workshops and summer camps for children. |
