When can the exhibition be visited?

The visit is possible on October 20, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Museum of World Cultures is regularly open from Tuesday to Sunday.

Where does Sunken History take place?

The exhibition is located in the Museum of World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums in Mannheim, 68159 Mannheim.

Which epochs does the exhibition cover?

Topics from the Stone Age and the Neolithic Revolution through the Bronze and Iron Ages and Roman antiquity to the early Middle Ages are presented.

Are there offers for schools and groups?

Yes. The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer guided tours and workshops for school classes, preschool children, and inclusion groups. Registration is required.

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

The exhibition offers, among other things, tactile stations, Braille and profile writing, videos in German sign language, easy language, an inclusive audio guide, and adjustments for wheelchair users.

How much is the admission fee?

For the general admission fee, no clearly verifiable individual price was found in the reviewed event information. Offers for school classes and groups have their own prices.

Discover Sunken History: Archaeology that brings the Rhine and Neckar to life

Name: Sunken History – Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar
Start: 2026-10-20T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum Weltkulturen D5

Sunken History: An archaeological journey through the region

The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums invite you to an impressive art experience between archaeology, everyday history, and cultural education at the Museum of World Cultures D5. The exhibition Sunken History. Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar takes you from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as Roman antiquity to the early Middle Ages.

Original finds tell of the people at the Rhine and Neckar

The focus is on extraordinary archaeological original finds from the region. They provide insights into evolution, hunting, gathering, living, working, trade, and social change. Reconstructions and elaborate presentations vividly illustrate past life worlds and connect scientific research with an immediately experienceable exhibition atmosphere.

From the Stone Age to the Metal Age

The tour begins in the area of Human Time. Naturalistic reconstructions, including a woodland elephant, a cliff wall scenario, and a Stone Age family meeting of Neanderthals and modern humans, open a sensual consideration of early human history. The area of Metal Innovation shows how bronze and iron changed technology, trade, settlement forms, and social structures. Reconstructions of smelting and forge ovens illustrate the development of metal processing.

A touch of Rome on the Neckar

Roman antiquity appears as an era of intense cultural encounters. Celts, Germans, Neckarsueben, and Roman troops shaped the region. Grave stones, altars, and other stone monuments lead into a multicultural society of the 1st to 4th centuries. Restored Roman stones and archaeological traces make it visible how Roman ways of life spread along the Rhine and Neckar.

Interactive stations and inclusive communication

The curation emphasizes interaction: tactile stations, Braille and profile writing, videos in German sign language, a text guide in easy language, and an inclusive audio guide open various access points. Guided tours and workshops for school classes, families, and inclusion groups deepen cultural education. Digital offers, audio podcasts, and puzzle materials extend the museum experience beyond the visit.

Conclusion: Archaeology as a living aesthetic experience

Visitors can expect an atmospheric connection of scientifically grounded archaeology, sensual spatial effects, and interactive communication. Sunken History makes visible how closely individual life worlds, technical innovations, and cultural exchange are interconnected. If you want to not only read about the past, but experience it in forms, materials, and presentations, you should discover this exhibition in the Museum of World Cultures live.