Stiftung TECHNOSEUM Mannheim

The TECHNOSEUM Mannheim Foundation is a legally recognized public law foundation based in Mannheim. It was established in 2010 and pursues charitable purposes in the fields of public education, science and research, as well as training and further education in the area of technology and labor and their social and ecological impacts. The foundation particularly supports the TECHNOSEUM – State Museum of Technology and Labor in Mannheim, promotes scientific events, exhibitions presenting contemporary issues in a historical context, conferences, excursions, study trips, and the publication of relevant works. Furthermore, it contributes to the preservation of technological and social-historical cultural heritage.

The TECHNOSEUM Mannheim Foundation is committed to making the history of technology and labor tangible and to promoting educational and research projects with its funding that foster understanding of technological developments and their societal impacts. It sees itself as a driving force for innovation in vocational training and continuing education, publishes research findings, and supports programs aimed at preserving and conveying technical cultural heritage to a broad audience.

The foundation's funding activities primarily target the TECHNOSEUM itself as well as internal and external educational institutions, research institutions, museums, scientists, and students active in the fields of technology and social history. Additionally, the offerings are aimed at organizers of scientific conferences and exhibitions, as well as the interested public who wish to engage with technical, cultural, and societal issues.