2008 - Diesel's 150th Anniversary - Augsburg

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2008 - Diesel's 150th Anniversary - Augsburg

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Would you like to learn more about Rudolf Diesel’s eventful life and find out about his world-shaking invention that still leads the field? Then please accept our invitation to the special exhibition being organized as part of the Diesel Anniversary. The exhibition will open its doors on the 18th of March 2008 at Augsburg’s town hall and will be on show in the MAN Museum in Augsburg from the 19th of March 2008 onwards.

Experience the exciting highlights of industrial history in Augsburg, the birthplace of the diesel engine.

Admission is free.

Time:
From 19th March 2008

Venue:
MAN Museum Augsburg, Heinrich-von-Buz-Strasse 28, 86153 Augsburg

Opening times:
Mon – Fri from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thur until 8 p.m.
Please book in advance: Tel.: 0821 424-3791
Sat, Sun and on public holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No prior booking required.

Exhibits:
Rudolf Diesel – the man
The diesel engine
M.A.N. – a history
Augsburg and diesel
Society and culture
Diesel engines worldwide
Diesel expertise today
The MAN Group
The environment and the future
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