When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is open on October 28, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Regularly, it is accessible from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission for adults is 12 euros. Beneficiaries pay 9.50 euros, children and teenagers from 6 to 18 years pay 5 euros.

What can be seen in the exhibition?

Around 200 objects can be seen, including an extraordinary shamanic equipment with an antler cap, ritual figures, amulets, instruments, everyday objects, and weapons.

Are there interactive mediation offers?

Yes, interactive stations and illustrations complement the exhibits and convey origins, roles, changes, and modern developments of shamanic practices.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

The exhibition combines original objects, illustrative images, and interactive stations and thus offers diverse access points for culture-interested families.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition takes place in the Museum World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums in Mannheim.

Discover Shamans of Siberia: An Impressive Journey Through Ritual, Nature, and the Spirit World

Name: Shamans of Siberia - Between the Worlds
Start: 2026-10-28T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen (rem), Museum Weltkulturen D5

Shamans of Siberia: A Fascinating Journey Between the Worlds

The special exhibition Shamans of Siberia. Between the Worlds at the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums Mannheim opens a knowledgeable access to the origins and transformations of shamanic practices. On October 28, 2026, the examination of the works is combined with cultural education, ethnological research, and an impressive aesthetic experience.

Ritual Objects with Great Expressiveness

About 200 objects from the unique Siberia collection of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums as well as other high-quality exhibits lead into a world of images and objects full of symbolism. Highlights include an extraordinary shamanic equipment with a antler cap, ritual figures, amulets, and instruments. Materiality, form, and ornamental details refer to the close connection between humans, nature, and spiritual order.

Between Humans, Nature, and the Spirit World

Shamans appear in the exhibition as intermediaries between different levels of reality. Their knowledge, rituals, and service to the community are not presented as an exotic spectacle but are culturally and historically contextualized. Everyday objects and weapons illustrate how closely spiritual action was connected with the respective environment and the living conditions of Siberian societies.

Change, Diversity, and Critical Contextualization

The exhibition showcases the wide range of shamanistic ideas and roles. Interactive stations and illustrative depictions complement the exhibits and open access for different age groups. At the same time, the curation questions common clichés and highlights modern developments of a globally widespread spiritual practice.

An Artistic Experience with Lasting Impact

The atmosphere of the exhibition arises from the interplay of precious materials, ritual forms, and scientific mediation. Visitors experience a concentrated examination of the works, which raises questions about the relationship with nature, community, faith, and cultural transmission. Thus, the sensual presence of the objects is connected with a deeper engagement with cultural diversity.

Those who visit the exhibition in person discover more than a collection of exceptional objects: a nuanced artistic experience emerges between cultural history, spiritual practice, and aesthetic experience. The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums invite you to explore the world of Siberian shamanism with curiosity, attention, and a critical perspective.