A Mountainous Marvel: Alpine Museum's Magnificent Alpine Relief
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Alpine Relief and Historic Bivouac Container on Display at Alpine Museum - Alpine Exhibit: Exploration of Alpine Topography and Historical Overnight Stays
Bustling with fresh air and rugged charm, the Alpine Museum in Munich has once again opened its gates, offering visitors an unprecedented exploration of the Alpine territory. Among the cornucopia of exhibits, the entertaining Alpine Relief—a 30 square meter, 3D printed miniature of the entire Alpine arc—stands tall, a brassy label attached to each peak and location, marking them with precision.
Mountainous wonders in miniature – printed in sand
The Alpine Relief, crafted using a 3D printing approach on a sand base, is a sight to behold. With remarkable detail and scale of 1:100,000, this rough-hewn beauty showcases the magnificent Alpine arc in all its glory. Individual peaks and locations rise from the sand, doubled in height for better visibility, making you feel as if you're gazing upon the towering giants themselves.
The garden also boasts a memorial stone for the Jewish mountaineers ostracized from the Alpine Club, a poignant reminder of an often-forgotten chapter in history. Additionally, bouldering stones emerge, inviting one and all to conquer their very own miniature mountain ranges.
Barrier-free nature escapade
Envision this: a nature experience that's accessible to all. The entire garden, inclusive of the Alpine Museum, has been meticulously redesigned to cater to visitors of all abilities. With a focus on providing a seamless, immersive experience of the 6,000 square meter Prater Island, visitors can now explore the garden's hidden nooks and crannies, appreciating every minute detail without barriers.
Reborn after a grueling three-year reconstruction, the museum rises from its ashes, refurbished and rejuvenated, at a cost of 10.5 million euros. The revamped 600 square meter area houses not only exhibition spaces and event areas but also a gastronomic zone and the library—a veritable Alpine oasis!
Climate change be damned – no air conditioning required
The museum's design is a testament to the German Alpine Club's (DAV) commitment to minimize its carbon footprint. Choosing to eschew an air-conditioning system, the museum aims to contribute to a climate-neutral future. With a target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030, the DAV sets an example for future museums and institutions to follow.
The permanent exhibition, sprawling over 120 square meters, transports visitors through time as it sheds light on the more than 200-year legacy of mountaineering. From its humble origins at the tail end of the 18th century, driven primarily by scientific pursuit, to the exhilarating fascination it holds for countless individuals today, the exhibition offers an unparalleled insight into the enchanting world of mountaineering.
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- As you explore the Alpine Museum's exhibits, take a moment to appreciate the intricate 3D printed Alpine Relief, a miniature replica of the Alpine arc, created using environmental-science and technology.
- The German Alpine Club's (DAV) commitment to climate-change mitigation is visible in the museum's design, which eschews air conditioning in an effort to minimize its carbon footprint.
- Among the permanent exhibits, you'll find a focus on the science of mountaineering, tracing its development from its inception as a scientific pursuit to its current status as a lifestyle activity, attracting climbers from around the globe.
