When is the CRIME exhibition open?

The special exhibition is open from June 25, 2026, to June 27, 2027, Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission for adults is 12 euros. For reduced admission and children aged 6 and above, the admission price is 9 euros, families pay 24 euros.

Are there tours through the exhibition?

Yes, TECHNOSEUM offers public tours as well as interactive tours and workshops for families, children, and school classes.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes. The exhibition offers bilingual subtitles, German Sign Language, a screen reader optimized app, as well as touch tours and tours in German Sign Language by appointment.

What age is CRIME suitable for?

The exhibition is aimed at adults, families, and children. Interactive offerings are suitable for younger visitors; special tours are available starting from age 10.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

CRIME is being held at TECHNOSEUM, Museumsstraße 1, 68165 Mannheim.

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: Discover the fascinating technology behind crime and its resolution

Name: CRIME – The Technology of Crime
Start: 2026-11-05T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-06-27T17:00:00+02:00
Location: TECHNOSEUM

CRIME at TECHNOSEUM: Investigating between Technology, Science and Cultural History

Crime is everywhere – and that is precisely where the extraordinary art experience of the special exhibition CRIME – The Technology of Crime at TECHNOSEUM Mannheim begins. Over ten interactive stations spread across six floors, the exhibition connects criminal history with the history of technology, forensics, and cultural education.

When clues become stories

The exhibition shows how closely crime and its resolution are linked to the technological possibilities of their respective eras. DNA analyses, composite sketches, crime scene photography, computer hacks, and deep fakes make visible how methods of investigative work change. Visitors experience an exhibition in which scientific methods, historical cases, and societal questions engage in dialogue.

Interactive stations for curious detectives

CRIME focuses on active engagement with works and immediate aesthetic experience. At the stations surrounding money, codes, and forgeries, tasks to participate await: A personal coin can be minted, a counterfeit bill can be checked, and a cipher code can be cracked. Historical methods such as Enigma and Skytale are also vividly presented. The exhibition atmosphere thrives on the interplay of technical objects, visual material, digital applications, and criminal puzzles.

Forensics, Cybercrime, and the Technology of Evidence

From classic evidence collection to digital deception, the curation explores central themes of modern criminalistics. The exhibition asks what cameras recognize as dangerous, how deep fakes change our perception, and what role technical systems play in the search for truth. This makes CRIME an educational presentation about media literacy, computer science, biology, and the limits of objective evidence.

Museum Education for Families and Schools

The special exhibition is aimed at adults, families, children, and school classes. Guided tours, workshops, and the CRIME workshop deepen the content playfully. Children can decrypt codes, investigate clues, and learn criminal methods. Interactive tours on topics such as forensics, cybercrime, and deep fakes are available for secondary schools.

Accessible Communication and Inclusive Offers

The exhibition texts, the rally booklet, and the TECHNOSEUM app are available in German and English. Video stations have bilingual subtitles and offerings in German Sign Language. Additionally, TECHNOSEUM offers touch tours and tours in German Sign Language by appointment.

Conclusion: CRIME – The Technology of Crime promises an exciting, educational, and multifaceted art experience bridging criminal history, forensics, and digital presence. Those who want to see how technology alters perceptions of guilt, evidence, and truth should certainly visit this special exhibition live at TECHNOSEUM.