When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition can be visited on October 2, 2026, starting at 10 AM. The regular opening hours of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

What is the entrance fee?

The regular admission for adults is 12 Euros. Discounts apply to certain groups, children, teenagers, students, and apprentices.

Are there guided tours and educational offers?

Yes, guided tours, lectures, and other events are offered alongside the exhibition. A dedicated educational guiding offer is available for school classes.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition takes place at the Museum of World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums in Mannheim, D5 1, 68159 Mannheim.

How long is the exhibition on display?

The special exhibition will be on display from September 20, 2026, to June 27, 2027.

What can be seen in the exhibition?

Around 200 objects from the Siberian collection and other high-quality exhibits will be displayed, including a shamanic outfit with antler cap, ritual figures, amulets, instruments, everyday objects, and weapons.

Discover Shamans of Siberia: A fascinating journey between ritual, nature, and the spirit world

Name: Shamans of Siberia - Between Worlds
Start: 2026-10-02T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum Weltkulturen D5

Shamans of Siberia: A fascinating journey between worlds

The special exhibition Shamans of Siberia – Between Worlds at the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums Mannheim opens an impressive access to the origins, transformations, and diverse expressions of shamanic practices. Around 200 objects from the unique Siberian collection of rem, supplemented by high-quality exhibits, interactive stations, and illustrations, make a spiritual cultural history immediately tangible.

Rituals, Nature, and the Spirit World

At the center of the exhibition is the role of shamans as intermediaries between humans, nature, and the spirit world. The presentation shows how closely religious beliefs, everyday life, and perception of the environment were interconnected. An aesthetic experience arises where ritual objects do not only appear as historical documents but as testimonies of a vivid worldview.

Antler Cap, Amulets, and Ritual Figures

Highlights include an extraordinary shamanic outfit with antler cap, impressive ritual figures, amulets, and instruments. Forms, materials, and symbolism condense into a mysterious visual language. Everyday objects and weapons illustrate how spiritual action was connected to community, survival, and the natural environment of Siberia.

Art Historical and Cultural Historical Context

The exhibition combines ethnological research, curation, and cultural education. It illuminates the diversity of shamanic ideas and roles, questions common clichés, and focuses on modern developments. Thus, the exhibition becomes a differentiated examination of works between ritual, knowledge systems, and material culture.

Interactive Communication and Accompanying Offers

Interactive stations and illustrative illustrations deepen the contents and facilitate access to complex cultural contexts. In addition to the exhibition, the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer guided tours, lectures, and other events. School classes also have access to their own educational guiding offer.

Conclusion: An artistic experience between research and imagination

Visitors can expect an atmospheric exhibition that connects rare objects, spiritual worldviews, and cultural historical insights. The meticulous presentation invites focused appreciation of the works, cultural reflection, and a lasting aesthetic experience. Those who want to experience the connection of art, ritual, and human history firsthand should visit this exhibition at the Museum of World Cultures of rem live.