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This tour deals with the history of the Dornier company. It begins with Claude Dornier´s start as test engineer at the Zeppelin company in 1910 and ends with the sale of the company to Daimler-Benz in 1985. The visitor gets impressions of the different parts of the exhibition and impulses for his further visit.

Fees for tours are per group and do not include admission.


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Did you know that Dornier had a leading position in the field of weaving machines and medical equipment? If not, this tour is the right one. It goes deeper than the standard tour and explains the history of the Dornier company in its various facets.

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No cock-and-bull story, but really authentic facts! The history of 20th century aviation using the example of Dornier is related and relived by a former pilot. This tour is not only for aviation-minded visitors!

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This tour explains the significance of the Dornier company for European space travel. Ariane, the Space Shuttle and Hubble telescope are some of the topics covered by this tour. Come with us on a journey of space exploration!

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This tour shows that the history of aviation is not merely a history of men. From Raymonde de Laroche, the first woman to obtain a 

pilot´s license and Amelia Earhart to the “two Jacquelines”, this tour points out the contribution of female pioneers in 20th century.

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During this tour the visitor gets an impression of the visionary concept behind the design of the new Dornier Museum. The visitor goes on an architectural journey from the layout of the museum in the shape of a hangar to the lighting spectacle of James Turell.

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This guided tour deals with the ambivalent role of Claude Dornier and the Dornier company between 1933 and 1945. State control, armament and technical development are part of the tour as well as the employees of Dornier company. The tour also deals with the forced labourers who worked for Dornier company since 1941.

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Once in a month visitors can experience the Dornier Museum from a special point of view: Berthold Porath, director of the Dornier Museum, shows interested visitors round the exhibition. He refers to his work, tells background-stories and informs about museum news.
The Do X restaurant opens till 22 p.m. this day and offers meals and drinks to the guests.
This public tour takes place one Thursday each month from May till October from 6-7 p.m. Only the regular entrance fee is to pay. Registration is required.

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There are several hidden treasures to explore in the archive of the Dornier Museum. Ingo Weidig, archivist of the Dornier Museum, grants you a look behind the scenes and provides an insight into the museological tasks of collecting, conservation and documentation. Wait and see!
This public tour takes place every last Friday each month from May to October from 3-4.30 p.m. Registration is required.

Fees for tours are per group and do not include admission.


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