Discover the fascinating world of hearing, seeing and feeling up close on 120 stations.
A unique spectacle of the senses is waiting to be discovered at the Phänomania field of experience in Essen. At over 120 stations, visitors of all ages can understand the fascinating mechanisms behind everyday phenomena. Whether it's about how the eye sees, the ear hears or the nose smells - this field of experience awakens curiosity for the hidden forces of physics.
Originally inspired by Hugo Kükelhaus, whose work on the development of the senses was recognized worldwide, the historic Zeche Zollverein winding machine house invites visitors to playfully combine science and art. Since its first presentation at the 1967 World Expo in Montreal, the concept has lost none of its appeal.
For families and fans of interactive experiences, this is a veritable paradise. The youngest visitors, especially between the ages of six and ten, will find a huge world to try out and marvel at.
Those looking for a welcome break from the daily grind will find inspiration and an experience to remember.
Free from conventional museum structures, this place inspires its guests to ask questions and find the answers themselves. An interactive journey that encourages visitors to see their surroundings with new eyes and rediscover simple phenomena. All that remains to be said is: open your eyes, ears and heart, because in the Phänomania experience field you will learn that the greatest magic often lies in the little things.
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