Mathematics Museum (Arithmeum), Bonn

The genesis of arithmetic is explained by showcasing tools, such as the first computers and the most comprehensive collection of mechanical calculating machines, all in the aesthetically pleasing environment of the museum. Along the way around the exhibition, visitors can learn about various historical machines and the aesthetics of the bizarre factory wheels from up close. In addition, a collection of historical computing and mathematics books dating back to Gutenberg's time is also being featured in the museum. Visitors may find out more about the interactive multimedia station, as well as about how a computer chip and discrete mathematics contribute to the development of highly complex microprocessors. Finally, the guests of the museum may interactively design a small basic model of a chip.