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1. The Mercedes-Benz Museum: A heritage for the future
2. Timescale: Key dates
3. Facts & figures: Key details of the Mercedes-Benz Museum
4. Architecture: A design masterpiece
5. Exhibits: Innovative concept for an impressive heritage
6. Materials: Man-made leather and parquet for orientation
7. Technology: From lighting to the audio guide
8. A family museum: Perfect for children and young people
9. Stuttgart & surroundings: Art and cuisine highly recommended
10. Travel directions: The quickest way to Untertürkheim
Timescale: Key dates
- 1999: DaimlerChrysler Communications is given the assignment to design a new Mercedes-Benz Museum
- 2000: Stuttgart-Untertürkheim is chosen as the location
- 2001: Architectural competition
January 2002 End of the architectural competition, 1st prize: UN studio van Berkel & Bos, Amsterdam
- March 2002: Approval of the new building design
- September 17, 2003: Foundation stone is laid
- From September 2003: Construction work begins
- April 11, 2004: Mercedes-Jellinek-Straße is officially opened
- March 3, 2005: Topping-out ceremony
- March 2005: Work on the interior begins
- October 2005: First vehicle exhibits are put in place, installation of further exhibits and media
- End of January 2006: All exhibits in place, followed by: Lighting, installation of technical equipment, final positioning of exhibits (duration 4 - 6 weeks)
- April 2006: Start of a six-week trial period
- May 19, 2006: Opening ceremony for the Mercedes-Benz Museum
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