The tactile book explores Jürgen Ahrend's organ, which was modelled on organs of Bach's time, using all the senses - touching, hearing and reading.
The inclusive book follows the path of the wind through a mechanical organ on eight double pages with texts in black letter and Braille, tactile illustrations and interactive elements until sounds are produced. It also visualises what is "hidden" in the organ. The book is supplemented by audio and in-depth texts as well as sound examples that can be accessed via QR codes.
The tactile book can be used in the musical instrument department and purchased in the shop of the Deutsches Museum.
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Car parks:
No
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Prices:
A valid ticket for the Deutsches Museum is required. Please see the ticketing information.
More information
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Period:
30.10. – 07.12.2025
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Opening hours:
Monday until Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
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Note on access:
Saturday, 1.11.2025 closed
Wednesday, 12.11.2025 only open from 1 pm -
In which language:
German
Tactile book "Wind chimes", Deutsches Museum, 2024: Bellows © Deutsches Museum / Reinhard Krause
Tactile book "Wind chimes", Deutsches Museum, 2024 © Deutsches Museum / Reinhard Krause
Deutsches Museum © Deutsches Museum
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Deutsches Museum
The Deutsches Museum is one of the largest science and technology museums in the world. Around 1.5 million visitors come to the exhibitions on the Museum Island every year, which range from nuclear physics to photography, health, aviation and robotics. The newly designed musical instrument exhibition shows instruments from the 16th to the 21st century and invites visitors to experiment with demonstrations.
