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221:. In 1982 an exhibition was presented, but in a conservative way being a conventional technology museum, covered by verbal information masses, mainly in the form of an audiovisual superstructure. In June 1990 a new mission statement was adopted, created by the former director Remo Besio. Essentially, it was inspired and designed by the leading science centers of the UK and the US, including the
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Technorama offers an experimental environment for its visitors, irrespective of age and background, to improve knowledge about natural phenomena in a self-directed way. Usually worldwide described as “science centres”, Technorama's program may differ markedly: there are over 500 exhibits respectively
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Outdoors, part of the Swiss Science Center Technorama, offers an immersive scientific experience in a natural setting. Opened in 2020, it features interactive exhibits like the large bridge, water installations demonstrating hydrodynamic principles, and wind exhibits exploring aerodynamic
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Technorama" and rooms for seminars. The staff of the
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