When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is open on October 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. TECHNOSEUM is regularly open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission for adults is 12 Euros. Reduced tickets and family tickets are available.

What topics does CRIME address?

The exhibition addresses forensics, DNA analyses, composite sketches, encryption, counterfeiting, surveillance, computer hacks, and deep fakes, among others.

Are there guided tours and educational offerings?

Yes. TECHNOSEUM offers interactive tours, museum educational programs, and special school tours of the exhibition.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes. The interactive stations are aimed at curious adults, teenagers, and families. Some tour formats are already suitable for children from four or ten years old.

Where does the exhibition take place?

CRIME takes place at TECHNOSEUM, Museumsstraße 1, 68165 Mannheim.

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: Discover the Technology Behind Crimes and Resolutions

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

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: When Technology Tracks Down Crime

Crime is everywhere – and it is from this that the special exhibition CRIME – The Technology of Crime at TECHNOSEUM Mannheim develops an impressive artistic experience between science, cultural history, and interactive exhibition. Visitors experience at ten stations spread over six floors how technical processes enable crime, make traces visible, and change investigations.

Forensics, Codes, and the Aesthetics of Traces

The atmosphere of the exhibition thrives on the tension between mystery and resolution. Fingerprints, composite sketches, crime scene photography, and DNA analyses lead into the world of forensics. Encryption techniques and the reconstruction of the Enigma machine make it comprehensible how codes protect secrets while also being cracked.

From Counterfeit Money to Computer Hacks

CRIME connects the history of technology with current questions of the digital society. Topics such as counterfeiting, surveillance, computer hacks, and deep fakes show that the methods of crime change with each technical era. Interactive stations invite a broader interpretation of works: here, not only are things viewed, but examined, combined, deciphered, and experimented with.

Crime and Cultural History as an Interactive Experience

The curation of the exhibition focuses not only on spectacular cases but also on the technical conditions behind crimes and their resolution. Regional criminal cases, historical discoveries, and curious events are intertwined with cultural education. Visitors recognize how closely social change, media history, and technological innovation are intertwined.

A Museum Experience for Curious Explorers

The exhibition appeals to adults, teenagers, and families. Special guided tours and museum educational offerings deepen the topics of forensics, cybercrime, media education, and deep fakes. Interactive tours with a duration of 75 minutes are available for schools. Inclusive formats such as tactile tours offer different access to the aesthetic experience and the technical world of the exhibition.

Conclusion: Learning to See Crime

CRIME – The Technology of Crime makes visible what otherwise remains hidden: traces, patterns, deceptions, and the technical tools behind crime and its resolution. Anyone interested in the history of technology, forensics, digital media, and societal questions will experience an atmospheric and educational exhibition at TECHNOSEUM. A visit is especially worthwhile because the exhibition not only imparts knowledge but also makes it immediately tangible.