When does the exhibition visit take place?

The visit is scheduled for October 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM at the Museum of World Cultures of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums.

What is the admission fee for the exhibition?

The regular admission for adults is €5. Reduced admission is €3, and children and teenagers aged 6 to 18 have free admission.

Which epochs are covered by the exhibition?

The presentation spans from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages and the Roman period to the early Middle Ages.

Are there educational offerings?

Yes. The exhibition includes audio podcasts, videos, digital download offerings, and bookable tours and workshops for school classes and groups.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition can be seen at the Museum of World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums in Mannheim, 68159 Mannheim.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes. Interactive stations and family-oriented educational offerings make archaeological topics accessible for children and teenagers.

Discover sunken history: Archaeology comes to life in Mannheim

Name: Sunken History – Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar
Start: 2026-10-25T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Museum Weltkulturen D5

Sunken History: An archaeological journey through the Rhine and Neckar

The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums invite you to a stunning art experience between the Stone Age and the early Middle Ages at the Museum of World Cultures. The exhibition Sunken History. Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar makes visible, through extraordinary original finds, elaborate presentations, and interactive stations, how people in the region lived, worked, and shaped their environment.

From the Stone Age to the early Middle Ages

The tour leads through central epochs of archaeology: from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages as well as the Roman period to the early Middle Ages. The areas HumanTime, Innovation Metal, A Hint of Rome, and Wild Peoples combine scientific research with an illustrative curation.

Original finds and a lively exhibition atmosphere

Tools, metal objects, and other archaeological evidence allow for an immediate contemplation of past life worlds. Room presentations and media training offerings draw attention to technical innovations, social changes, and cultural contacts along the Rhine and Neckar. This creates an exhibition atmosphere in which history does not remain abstract but becomes a sensory and intellectual experience.

Archaeology as cultural education

Audio podcasts, videos, digital download offerings, and inclusive educational formats deepen engagement with the exhibits. Especially families, school classes, and inclusion groups find age-appropriate access to topics such as the Stone Age, Neolithic Revolution, Roman period, and early Middle Ages. Bookable tours and workshops complement the museum education offerings.

An art experience for families and history enthusiasts

The exhibition combines expertise with curiosity and makes archaeological research an exciting adventure. Interactive stations invite visitors to actively explore historical developments and view the traces of ancient societies from new perspectives. The aesthetic experience arises from the interplay of original objects, light, spatial effects, and precise scientific classification.

Conclusion: Discover the past live

Sunken History offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural history of the region and shows how multifaceted the traces along the Rhine and Neckar are. Visitors can expect an educational, atmospheric, and interactive exhibition that makes archaeology accessible for different generations. Those who want to not only read history but experience it directly should visit this art experience live at the Museum of World Cultures.