When does the CRIME exhibition at TECHNOSEUM take place?

The special exhibition will be on view from June 25, 2026, to June 27, 2027.

What are the opening hours for the exhibition?

TECHNOSEUM is open for the exhibition from Tuesday to Sunday, as well as on public holidays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

What is the admission price?

Regular admission for adults is 12 euros. Further discounts and family rates are available at TECHNOSEUM.

What topics does CRIME address?

The exhibition addresses topics including forensics, DNA analyses, encryption, counterfeiting, product piracy, deep fakes, photography, computer hacks, and surveillance.

Are there guided tours and workshops?

Yes. TECHNOSEUM offers tours, workshops, family programs, a CRIME workshop, and special educational formats for schools.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes. There are bilingual exhibition texts, an app optimized for screen readers, subtitled videos with German sign language, as well as tactile tours and tours in German sign language.

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: Discover the Technology Behind Crime and Enlightenment

Name: CRIME – The Technique of Crime
Start: 2026-10-01T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-06-27T17:00:00+02:00
Location: TECHNOSEUM

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: An Exhibition as a Trace Search through the History of Technology

Crime is everywhere – and from this very notion, the TECHNOSEUM Mannheim is developing an extraordinary art experience that bridges forensics, cultural history, and technological enlightenment. The special exhibition CRIME – The Technique of Crime guides visitors through ten stations over six floors, demonstrating how closely crime and its resolution are tied to the technology of their time.

From DNA Analyses to Deep Fakes

The exhibition combines scientific precision with a richly atmospheric presentation. DNA analyses, fingerprints, composite sketches, crime scene photography, encryption, computer hacks, and deep fakes make visible how evidence is generated – and how easily perception can be manipulated. The examination of works focuses not on classical painting or sculpture, but on technical objects, images, traces, and interactive installations as testimonies of social development.

Ten Stations, Six Floors, Many Perspectives

The curated exhibition is divided into thematic areas such as money, codes, counterfeiting, forensics, forbidden things, laser tunnels, product piracy, photography, and surveillance. Visitors create their own coin, test counterfeit money, decipher historical codes, investigate traces, and ponder whether artificial intelligence can distinguish between original and counterfeit.

Technology as a Tool of Deception and Enlightenment

The atmosphere of the exhibition makes it clear that technology is never just a neutral helper. It documents, controls, obscures, and reveals. The historical Enigma machine, composite images, digital manipulations, and questions of surveillance engage in a dynamic dialogue. Thus, the aesthetic experience develops from light, spatial effects, materials, image media, and one's own movement through the museum.

Cultural Education for Families, Schools, and Adults

TECHNOSEUM complements the exhibition with guided tours, workshops, and educational offerings. Families can explore interactive participation stations, children can experiment in the CRIME workshop, while school classes can practically experience forensics, media education, computer science, and biology. Guided tours in simple language, tactile tours, and offerings in German sign language broaden access to the exhibition.

Barrier-Free Communication and Digital Support

The exhibition texts, the rally booklet, and the TECHNOSEUM app are available in German and English. The app is optimized for screen readers; video stations offer subtitles and German sign language. This connects CRIME to expert knowledge with cultural participation and makes complex topics in criminal technology vividly understandable.

Conclusion: An Art Experience between Knowledge, Excitement, and the Present

CRIME – The Technique of Crime awaits visitors with a cleverly curated connection of technology history, criminal history, forensics, and interactive communication. Anyone interested in trace searching, digital deception, social control, and the aesthetic experience of the museum should definitely experience this special exhibition at TECHNOSEUM Mannheim live.