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Speyer – The annual science fiction meeting attracted more than 18,000 visitors in 2023 – an absolute record. Numerous unusually costumed fans of the scene were also there.
The Science Fiction Meeting has been taking place at the Technik Museum Speyer (Rhineland-Palatinate) since 2008. Now – after 15 years – the mega event for sci-fi fans is setting a record: 18,000 visitors streamed through the museum’s gates over the weekend to look at or be seen in costumes between the exhibitions, fan clubs and dealers.
18,000 visitors to the Science Fiction Meeting – event more popular than ever
The annual science fiction meeting at the Technik Museum Speyer took place for the 13th time on September 23rd and 24th, 2023 and is now more popular than ever. True to the motto “Fiction meets reality”, Star Wars, Star Trek, comics, anime and manga fans meet here at Europe’s largest space exhibition “Apollo and Beyond”. Also there: around 250 costumed members of the German Garrison.
As the Technik Museum Speyer reports, the mood was exuberant. Despite this and despite its size, the event is informal and runs smoothly. Visitors in costume receive a discounted entry price. But nothing else was left to be desired by the visitors.
Rei and Kylo Ren have an exhibition fight in front of an audience at the Science Ficiton Meeting 2023 at the Technik Museum Speyer – or at least two people in costumes. © Technik Museum Speyer/ATM
Technology Museum Speyer offers everything from submarines to space capsules
According to the motto “for fans of fans”, the museum is run by the non-profit association Auto + Technik Museum Sinsheim e. V., which has over 4,000 members worldwide. Financing comes exclusively from entrance fees, donations and membership fees from club members. All surpluses are used to maintain and expand the museums.
In addition to lots of costumed nerds, there is everything from submarines to space capsules to see between the museum in Speyer and the museum in Sinsheim, 365 days a year. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are also regular special exhibitions, club meetings and various events.
Numerous people come to the Technik Museum Speyer in a variety of costumes from pop culture for the Science Fiction Meeting 2023. © Technik Museum Speyer0
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2023-09-27 03:18:09
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