While we're waiting for Rebecca's new camera to arrive, we decided to go to places that we didn't think would be overly picturesque but still interesting. We also had free passes to one of the other branches of the Deutsches Museum from last weekend, so that's where we went. It was all about mobility, so there were all sorts of historical artifacts from bicycles to trains. Austin seemed to really like this museum. He walked around pointing to everything excitedly, even the museum's floor cleaning machine.
Here are some of the highlights (from my ipod touch camera).
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| Messerschmitt DR 175 |
This is a 2-seat cabin scooter from 1953. It was nicknamed "Snow White's casket."
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| 1:8 model of The "Rocket" steam locomotive from 1906 |
This model is of the steam locomotive built for the world's first locomotive race in 1829. It was the only one that finished the race undamaged. It pulled 17.5 tons at a top speed of 21.5 km/h.
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| "Safety Bicycle" |
These safety bicycles came out as a safer solution to the old fashioned "penny-loafer" bicycles, which were difficult to ride, especially for women wearing skirts.
There was also a driving simulator in the museum that was obviously quite popular. As we watched a number of kids take turns using it, we decided that it was an excellent demonstration as to why they should not drive. Austin took a turn too, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
We also went to see the Alte Pinokathec art museum. It had paintings from the 15th to the 18th century. Rebecca enjoyed the works by Rubens, and Rembrandt, and especially the Dutch paintings, including a number of Dutch still lifes. There was one painting by Leonardo da Vinci also. We didn't take any pictures except for this one of the staircase. I just thought it had a cool geometric feel to it.
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