When is the exhibition open on November 12, 2026?

The Museum of World Cultures is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. November 12, 2026, falls on a Thursday.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission for adults is €11.50. Concessions pay €9.50, and children and young people aged 6 to 18 years pay €5.

Are there guided tours and workshops?

Yes, the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer guided tours and museum educational workshops for school classes, kindergartens, and inclusion groups. Pre-registration is required.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, a discovery room with interactive stations and digital offerings, along with accompanying materials, are particularly geared toward children and families.

How can I reach the museum?

The Museum of World Cultures is located in Quadrant D5 in Mannheim. Tram lines 1, 3, 4, and 5 run from the main train station to the Paradeplatz stop. There is an underground parking garage under the museum.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer accessibility-related services, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms and partially a guidance system for the blind. Current details should be checked with the museum before the visit.

Discover Egypt: 4000 Years of Culture Between Pharaohs, Mummies, and Nile

Name: Egypt – Land of Immortality
Start: 2026-11-12T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum Weltkulturen

Egypt – Land of Immortality: A Journey Along the Nile

On November 12, 2026, at 10 AM, a fascinating panorama of ancient Egyptian culture opens at the Museum of World Cultures of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums. The permanently displayed exhibition takes visitors through over 4000 years of high culture along the Nile, combining precious originals with a vivid museum presentation.

Between the Nile, Pharaohs, and Hieroglyphs

The tour demonstrates how closely everyday life, religion, governance, and art were interconnected in Ancient Egypt. Life on the fertile banks of the Nile is portrayed alongside the status of the Pharaoh, officials, and priests. A timeline and a large-scale representation of the Nile facilitate historical orientation and open up views of the political, social, and religious foundations of this early high culture.

Art Examination Between This World and the Next

Special attention is given to the ancient Egyptian funerary cult, the pantheon of gods, and concepts of life after death. Mummies, grave goods, hieroglyphs, and sacred symbols tell of a culture where aesthetic design and religious significance were inextricably intertwined. Among the audience favorites is the life-like presentation of the richly decorated sarcophagus chamber of Sennefer.

Art Historical Context and Significant Loans

The exhibition spans the beginnings of the Egyptian state in the 4th millennium BC through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom to the Ptolemaic-Roman period and Late Antiquity. The presentation combines collections from the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums with important loans from the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museums Hildesheim as well as the Doetsch-Amberger collection from the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum in Cologne.

Cultural Education for Families and School Classes

A discovery room with interactive stations invites children and families to explore the ancient Egyptian world of life playfully. Museum educational tours and workshops focus on everyday life, the Pharaoh, the pantheon of gods, and the funerary cult, among other topics. In one workshop, a hieroglyph name tag is created on authentic Egyptian papyrus. Digital offerings, video tours, audio podcasts, and puzzle materials deepen the aesthetic experience beyond the museum visit.

Exhibition Atmosphere at the Museum of World Cultures

The air-conditioned rooms on the second floor of the Museum of World Cultures provide a focused setting for the examination of works. Between sculptures, grave culture, written testimonies, and archaeological cultural treasures, a sensory art experience emerges that places forms, materials, and symbols in their historical context.

Conclusion: Experience Ancient Egypt Live

Egypt – Land of Immortality combines archaeological research, art history, and cultural education into an impressive journey through time. Art enthusiasts, families, and history buffs will experience an exhibition that brings questions of power, faith, memory, and human existence to life. A visit to the Museum of World Cultures enriches the aesthetic experience and opens new perspectives on one of the most influential cultures in human history.