# Was ist das Technorama? - Swiss Science Center Technorama > Markdown mirror of DialtoneApp's public top-site detail page for `technorama.ch`. URL: https://dialtoneapp.com/top-sites/technorama.ch/index.md Canonical HTML: https://dialtoneapp.com/top-sites/technorama.ch ## Summary - Domain: `technorama.ch` - Website: https://technorama.ch - Description: ai readable | score 16 | purchase read only - Label: ai_readable - Payment surface: Not available - Purchase boundary: read_only - Control boundary: unknown - Rank: 633729 ## robots ~~~text User-agent: * Disallow: /wp ~~~ ## llms ~~~text # Technorama – Swiss Science Center > Technorama is Switzerland's only science center, located in Winterthur. It offers 500+ hands-on exhibits, labs, workshops, outdoor science installations, and shows. Open 365 days a year from 10:00–17:00. Technorama’s mission is to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for science and technology through interactive, hands-on experiences (“come to grips”). It serves families, school groups, and adult audiences, with all materials available in German, English, French, and Italian. --- ## Visitor Information - **Opening Hours:** Open 365 days a year from 10:00 to 17:00. - **Arrival:** The center recommends booking tickets in advance at booking.technorama.ch to ensure a smooth entry. Technorama is accessible by train (S-Bahn from Zurich to Winterthur, then bus 5 to "Technorama") or by car (parking available). --- Technorama operates multiple specialized websites: - **technorama.ch** – Main portal with visitor info, exhibitions, shows, workshops, events. - **explorer.technorama.ch** – Interactive searchable database of exhibits and shows, allowing custom visit planning. - **booking.technorama.ch** – Handles ticket sales, reservations, and event bookings. - **gb.technorama.ch** – Corporate governance and annual reports with visitor statistics and institutional strategy. - **jobs.technorama.ch** – Careers portal with job postings and corporate culture info. - **technorama2050.ch** – Dedicated to the CHF 60M renovation/expansion project (2027–2030). --- ## Key Offerings - **Indoor Exhibitions:** Thematic areas (Mindscapes, Electricity & Magnets, Mathemagic, etc.). - **Technorama Outdoors:** 30+ large-scale installations (wind, sun, water) around the Wonder Bridge. - **Shows:** Electricity and gas demonstrations. *Note:* Lightning show closed May–Nov 2025. - **Labs & Workshops:** Practical science labs (biology, chemistry, physics) and Tinkering Lab for creativity. - **Special Events:** e.g., “Night Shift” – an adults-only evening event mixing science with music, art, and entertainment. --- ## Highlights from Annual Reports (gb.technorama.ch) - **Visitor Growth:** 364,286 visitors in 2023, 372,023 in 2024 (+25% since 2019). - **School Visits:** ~64,000 students per year. - **Website Engagement:** technorama.ch page views grew from 1.7M (2023) to 1.9M (2024). - **Strategic Projects:** - *Technorama 2050*: Major infrastructure renovation and expansion due to crowding and aging building. - *Inclusion Initiatives*: “Kultur inklusiv” label, NaviLens system for visually impaired visitors. - *Content Renewal*: Revamp of Electricity & Magnets exhibit; new Tinkering Lab. --- ## Technorama 2050 Project - **Budget:** CHF 60M (Public CHF 21.8M, Private CHF 23.9M, Own CHF 14.3M). - **Timeline:** 2027–2030. Main building closed for 18 months (temporary facilities open). - **Features:** New “Piazza” atrium (15m high) with water installation, natural light, quiet zones, and event capacity (800 guests). Expanded restaurant, improved acoustics, modernized infrastructure. --- ## Booking & Prices (booking.technorama.ch, 2025) - **Tickets:** Adult CHF 34, Child 6–15 CHF 21, <6 free. Discounts: CHF 3 for students/seniors/IV, 50% with KulturLegi. Groups (10+) CHF 31. - **Annual Pass:** Adult CHF 110, Child CHF 50, Family CHF 160–270. - **School Classes:** CHF 19 (varies by canton). - **Passes:** Winterthur 2-day Museum Pass accepted; Swiss Museum Pass & Raiffeisen cards not accepted. - **Packages:** Includes hotel bundles and corporate event bookings. --- ## Jobs & Careers (jobs.technorama.ch) - **Employees:** 120–147 staff, largest out-of-school learning institution in Switzerland. - **Roles:** Includes visitor-facing Hosts and Event Specialists (technical support for shows/events). - **Culture:** Emphasizes creative freedom and teamwork. Mixed external reviews cite high pressure and low pay. --- ## Explorer (explorer.technorama.ch) A planning tool and searchable database of all exhibits, workshops, and shows. Includes detailed descriptions and categories (Exhibits, Shows, Activities, Workshops). Examples: - **Wave Machine:** Optical caustics phenomena. - **Rotating Tunnel:** Illusion challenging balance. - **Ames Room:** Height perception illusion. - **Chaotic Pendulum:** Demonstrates chaotic motion. - **Falling Water:** Outdoor Wonder Bridge installation (5 tons of falling water). - **Digital Sundial:** Displays time with sunlight only. --- ## Docs - [Main site](https://www.technorama.ch): Visitor info, exhibits, opening hours, events. - [Explorer](https://explorer.technorama.ch): Database of exhibits and visit planning. - [Annual Reports](https://gb.technorama.ch): KPIs, strategic developments, governance. - [Jobs](https://jobs.technorama.ch): Open positions, application process. - [Booking](https://booking.technorama.ch): Tickets, group bookings, corporate events. - [Technorama 2050](https://technorama2050.ch): Renovation and expansion project details. ## Optional - [Special Events](https://www.technorama.ch): Night Shift and seasonal events. - [Wonder Bridge](https://www.technorama.ch): Outdoor installations and architecture. ~~~ ## llms-full Not found.