When is the CRIME exhibition at TECHNOSEUM open?

The special exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 9 AM to 5 PM. October 15, 2026, is a Thursday.

What is the admission price for the exhibition?

The regular admission for adults is €12. Reduced tickets cost €9, and families can get a family ticket for €24.

Are there guided tours and workshops?

Yes, TECHNOSEUM offers guided tours for various age groups, short tours in simple language, inclusive tactile tours, and workshops on evidence preservation.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes. Tours in simple language are already planned for children aged four and older. Other offerings are aimed at families, teenagers, and adults.

Is TECHNOSEUM accessible?

TECHNOSEUM is accessible but not fully barrier-free. There are tactile tours, sign language tours, and free accompaniment for people with the disability mark B.

How can TECHNOSEUM be reached?

By public transport, TECHNOSEUM can be reached via lines 6 and 9, getting off at the Luisenpark/TECHNOSEUM stop. For driving, visitor parking at Friedensplatz is recommended.

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: Discover the fascinating technology behind crime and investigation

Name: CRIME – The Technique of Crime
Start: 2026-10-15T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T17:00:00+02:00
Location: TECHNOSEUM

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: When technology makes crime visible

Crime is everywhere – and from this, TECHNOSEUM in Mannheim develops an impressive, interactive art experience between the history of technology, cultural history, and scientific investigation. The special exhibition CRIME – The Technique of Crime invites visitors to discover crime-fighting methods for themselves and experience the aesthetic enjoyment of light, objects, media, and spatial staging across six floors.

Six floors full of traces and secrets

Ten stations guide visitors through the entire building. The exhibition connects historical methods with current technologies and shows how closely crime and investigation are tied to the technical development of their time. Fingerprints, composite sketches, crime scene photography, spy cameras, and DNA analyses open up a review of work that combines scientific precision with the drama of crime.

From encrypted secrets to digital deep fakes

The transformation of criminal technology is particularly evident in the topics of codes, computer hacks, and deep fakes. Visitors can explore encryption techniques, decipher secrets, and understand how digital images, identities, and information are manipulated. The exhibition thus creates cultural education at the intersection of media literacy, natural science, and society.

Interactive stations for curious detectives

CRIME focuses on active participation. At the MONEY station, visitors can mint their own coin, examine a counterfeit bill, and test the strength required to lift a wheelbarrow filled with stolen treasure. Other stations make criminal procedures understandable with experimental enthusiasm, sensory materials, and illustrative objects. The atmosphere of the exhibition remains tense without relying solely on pure sensationalism.

Art historical and societal perspectives

As a technology- and cultural-historical exhibition, CRIME examines not only police tools but also the images, narratives, and fears associated with crime. The curation leads from historical forms of crime scene preservation to the challenges of a digitally connected present. This creates a multifaceted aesthetic experience in which installation, media presentation, object history, and scientific demonstration interconnect.

Guided tours, workshops, and cultural education

The TECHNOSEUM enhances the exhibition with guided tours and educational offerings. There are short tours in simple language for children aged four and older, while tours for older children, teenagers, and adults deepen selected stations. In workshops like CRIME Workshop – Secure the Evidence!, participants can make fingerprints and shoe prints visible. Inclusive tactile tours for people with and without blindness or visual impairment are also part of the program.

Conclusion: An art experience between science and suspense

CRIME – The Technique of Crime awaits visitors with interactive experiments, historical objects, digital challenges, and an atmospheric staging across six floors. Anyone who wants to experience the history of technology, criminal history, and cultural education firsthand should visit this exhibition live at TECHNOSEUM. The review of work becomes a search for traces – and every tour opens a new perspective on safety, knowledge, and the power of modern technologies.