Special Tour 135 Years Einstein Meter at PTB Braunschweig
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A century-long theme of measurement technology, brought to life in the e-meter cabinet
The special tour 135 Years Einstein Meter at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt in Braunschweig leads to an extraordinary artistic experience of the history of technology: Among precision instruments, historical meters, and a modern smart metering perspective, it becomes visible how precise measurement artistry has shaped our present. The event takes place on August 13, 2026 and again on October 22, 2026 each from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, entry is free as per the event notice. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101269372/sonderfuehrung-135-jahre-einsteinzaehler/))
A Museum of Accuracy
The e-meter cabinet of the PTB is considered the largest publicly accessible collection of meters of this kind and narrates the development of electricity meter technology from the beginnings in the 1880s to today’s intelligent measuring systems. The tour connects the history of technology, curation, and vivid examination of works to create an aesthetic experience with historical depth. ([ptb.de](https://www.ptb.de/cms/ueber-uns-karriere/besuchergruppen-anmeldung/e-zaehlerkabinett.html?utm_source=openai))
The Einstein Meter as the Centerpiece
At the center of the special tour is a meter by Jakob Einstein, Albert Einstein’s uncle. The PTB highlights this precision instrument as the core object of 2026 and connects it with the history of electricity measurement technology, which has been characterized by innovation, precision, and industrial relevance for 135 years. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101269372/sonderfuehrung-135-jahre-einsteinzaehler/))
From Historical Measuring Device to Smart Meter
The tour spans from early pendulum and induction meters to electronic meters and now digital solutions. This not only showcases a technical object but also a cultural-historical process in which science, everyday life, and energy supply are inextricably linked. ([ptb.de](https://www.ptb.de/cms/ueber-uns-karriere/besuchergruppen-anmeldung/e-zaehlerkabinett.html?utm_source=openai))
Insights into Research and Laboratory World
According to the event notice, a visit to two additional PTB laboratories follows the tour. This makes the event particularly valuable for visitors who wish to experience the scientific environment of the federal agency alongside the exhibition. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101269372/sonderfuehrung-135-jahre-einsteinzaehler/))
Visit, Travel and Orientation
The PTB is located at Bundesallee 100 in 38116 Braunschweig. For arrival, the agency refers to its location on the western outskirts; it takes about 15 minutes by taxi from the main station, about 30 minutes by public transport. The PTB also informs about its accessibility efforts and publishes corresponding notices on its official pages. ([ptb.de](https://www.ptb.de/cms/ueber-uns-karriere/ueber-uns/ptb-in-braunschweig/anfahrt-ptb-braunschweig.html?type=+%2F&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This special tour connects the history of technology, museum education, and the fascination of precise measurement artistry into a rare exhibition visit with depth. Anyone who wants to understand how an electricity meter becomes a cultural-historical key object should experience this date live in Braunschweig. ([ptb.de](https://www.ptb.de/cms/ueber-uns-karriere/besuchergruppen-anmeldung/e-zaehlerkabinett.html?utm_source=openai))
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