Images of Schloss Walchen
Schloss Walchen and its collection
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The Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen housed approximately 1200 exhibits, with a primary focus on the lives of children in different social milieus. The museum aimed to provide a comparative view of the lives of children from bourgeois, peasant, and worker backgrounds.
Awards and Recognition of Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen
The Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen was recognized for its child-friendly environment and was awarded the 1st pink teddy bear by Austrian television. This award signifies the museum's commitment to providing a welcoming and engaging environment for children.
Unique Features of Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen
A unique feature of the Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen was the Villa Kunterbunt, which housed over 30 play stations. These included a mirror cabinet where children and parents could view their reflections in a distorted mirror, a circus tent for trying out various tricks such as juggling, and areas for playing old instruments, dressing up, and even washing clothes with a washboard.
Outdoor Features of Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen
The Kinderweltmuseum Schloss Walchen also featured an approximately 100-meter-long herb teaching path that led to the natural monuments and the lime tree avenue in the castle park. This nearly 200-year-old lime tree avenue added a special charm to the museum's surroundings.
DEKinderwelt Walchen (Museum)
ENHistorical landmark in Austria
History & Anthropology Children Historic house Garden & Park
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#16 History & Anthropology in Upper Austria
#2 Children's museums in Upper Austria
#1 Gardens & parks in Upper Austria
#8 Historic houses in Upper Austria
#127 History & Anthropology in Austria
#8 Children's museums in Austria
#7 Gardens & parks in Austria
#77 Historic houses in Austria
#175 Children's museums in Europe