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All Experiments Always Work

All Experiments Always Work

All Experiments Always Work … and Look Inviting

All Experiments Always Work … and Look Inviting

All Experiments Always Work … and Look Inviting Albrecht Beutelspacher www. mathematikum. de

All Experiments Always Work … and Look Inviting Albrecht Beutelspacher www. mathematikum. de

Mathematikum: the idea Interactive exhibits + visitors = experience, understanding, pleasure

Mathematikum: the idea Interactive exhibits + visitors = experience, understanding, pleasure

Mathematikum: facts 180 interactive exhibits on 1200 square meters Open every day (except december

Mathematikum: facts 180 interactive exhibits on 1200 square meters Open every day (except december 24, 25, 31) Between 120. 000 and 160. 000 visitors each year n young and old, groups (40%) and private visitors, families Quality of visits n n long visits visitors come back with their friends Entrance fee: 7, 50 €, reduced 6 €, family 15 € Running costs are in balance About 80 people are working in the Mathematikum

Basic Philosophy We take science (mathematics) seriously n The scientific phenomena are most attractive

Basic Philosophy We take science (mathematics) seriously n The scientific phenomena are most attractive in themselves We take visitors seriously n The visitor may choose the experiments she/he is doing, the time she/he is spending, the level of understanding We provide a „nice“ environment n n n The building is clean and „new“ All experiments work Explainers are ready to assist

Three important phases of an exhibit Long before an exhibit is on the floor:

Three important phases of an exhibit Long before an exhibit is on the floor: n n Thinking, Designing, … You can actively work on the exhibit. Before an exhibit is on the floor: n n Construction , … You can influence the stability of an exhibit. When an exhibit is on the floor: n n Maintenance, … You can only react.

Long before an exhibit is on the floor Planning and designing is essential What

Long before an exhibit is on the floor Planning and designing is essential What is the core of a phenomenon? n n What can a visitor possibly experience? What can be the central part of the exhibit? Be modest (realistic) n n A visitor spends 2 – 5 minutes at an exhibit. One can only get a tiny bit of the whole theory. Make sure that she/he gets this tiny bit.

Long before an exhibit is on the floor Make the exhibit as simple as

Long before an exhibit is on the floor Make the exhibit as simple as possible. n n Look for methods which make intuitively clear what a visitor should do (and what not). Avoid „background technology“ (e. g. structures for stability) which looks more interesting than the actual experiment. We use a clear color concept n Colors (red blue, yellow, …) (only) for parts the visitors play with.

Before an exhibit is on the floor Construction process n Extensive discussions between designer

Before an exhibit is on the floor Construction process n Extensive discussions between designer and workshop Highest quality of work Best materials n not necessarily „heavy“ materials.

When an exhibit is on the floor At day 1 (in minute 1) you

When an exhibit is on the floor At day 1 (in minute 1) you see what is not working. Frequent control Frequent exchance of used parts Have spare parts ready Have an inhouse workshop n Make your workshop to know all exhibits Remove non-working exhibits immediately

Last, but not least: Continuous improvement Also small things count n n n Material

Last, but not least: Continuous improvement Also small things count n n n Material Magnitude Position in the room Re-arranging parts of the exhibit Label …

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