The Aquarius has dedicated itself entirely to the study of one element: Water. On 14 floors, visitors learn about the paths taken by cool water, where it comes from and how it is used. Hobby researchers, history buffs and culture enthusiasts will all get their money's worth.
What is water? Where does it come from? Why is it so valuable? The Aquarius Water Museum in Mülheim an der Ruhr gets to the bottom of these and many other questions. Visitors can quench their thirst for knowledge at 30 multimedia stations. The exciting stops cover topics such as water treatment, storage and recycling. There are experiments, adventure worlds and experience spaces on a total of 14 levels. The history of water technology also plays a key role on each floor.
The former function of the old Styrum storage tower is interesting in itself: where 500,000 liters of water were once stored to supply industry and households with drinking water, 50,000 liters are now filled for viewing. A computer terminal with a game helps visitors to understand the original function of the tower. Here, visitors can lay pipes and slip into the role of a water technician. Supplies are guaranteed for the next few years.
Anchor point on the Route of Industrial Heritage
On the other hand, visitors can take in sensory impressions at an audiovisual show that deals with the development of the planet and the "myth of water", for example. Matching sounds and tones can be heard in a sound column. Young and old explorers alike follow the flow of a spring and learn more about the Ruhr and the land surrounding it. A quiz serves to consolidate the knowledge gained. The exciting lesson encourages visitors to take a closer look at the element themselves and pay more attention to their consumption.
The Aquarius Water Museum has been an anchor point on the Route of Industrial Heritage since 1999. It was opened in 1992 and has been modernized over the years. At the highest level of the facility, visitors can enjoy an impressive view of the Ruhr landscape. From a height of 35 meters, the view extends as far as Duisburg and Oberhausen.
