When can the exhibition be visited?

The visit date listed in the event entry is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at the Museum of World Cultures D5.

What is the admission fee?

For the event date, an admission price of 5 euros is indicated.

What eras does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition spans from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages as well as Roman Antiquity to the early Middle Ages.

Are there interactive and inclusive offerings?

Yes. Eleven stations invite touch and exploration. Additionally, there are Braille and profile script, videos with sign language, subtitles and audio, as well as offerings in easy language.

Are guided tours and workshops offered?

Yes. The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer guided tours, workshops, and educational programs on topics such as the Stone Age, Metal Ages, Rome, and the early Middle Ages.

Is the exhibition suitable for school classes and families?

Yes. The exhibition is aimed at families, school classes, kindergartens, and inclusion groups. Museum educational offers are available for different age groups.

Discovering Sunken History: Archaeology, Original Finds, and Living History in Mannheim

Name: Sunken History – Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar
Start: 2026-11-03T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum Weltkulturen D5

Sunken History: An archaeological journey through the Rhine and Neckar

The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums invite you to an impressive journey through time from the Stone Age to the early Middle Ages at the Museum of World Cultures. The exhibition Sunken History. Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar makes regional history directly experienced through extraordinary original finds, elaborate presentations, and interactive participation stations.

HumanTime: Encounters at the Beginning of History

The tour begins with the world of early humans. An atmospheric reconstruction brings to life a late summer day about 30,000 years ago, where Neanderthals and modern humans linger together under a rock shelter. Exhibits on art, hunting, gathering, living, and working provide a vivid examination of the Paleolithic and Mesolithic.

Innovation Metal: Technology Changes Society

In the section Innovation Metal, the exhibition shows how new methods of metal processing shaped societies on the Rhine and Neckar during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Tools, materials, and archaeological traces tell of technical knowledge, trade, and social changes. The aesthetic experience arises here in the interplay of material, surface, form, and craftsmanship precision.

A Hint of Rome: A Multicultural Region

On a Roman road flanked by tombstones and stelae, visitors encounter the Roman-Mediterranean way of life. This part of the exhibition makes visible how Celts, Germans, Neckarsuebi, and members of Roman troops influenced the region. Restored Roman stones, altars, and tomb monuments refer to religion, everyday life, and cultural networking between the 1st and 4th centuries.

Wild Peoples: Traces of the Early Middle Ages

Exotic trade goods and archaeological evidence lead into the early Middle Ages. They show how deeply the region was still shaped by Roman heritage and how far trade relations extended. The curation connects art historical classification with archaeological research and transforms scientific findings into a vibrant art experience.

Discovering Archaeology with All Senses

Eleven inclusive stations invite touch and exploration. Visitors can learn about the fur of Stone Age animals, representations of gods on a Roman stone, the gear of a Roman legionnaire, and medieval women's fashion. Braille and profile script, videos with sign language, audio format and subtitles, as well as offerings in easy language expand cultural education and allow for an accessible exhibition experience.

Museum Education for Families, Schools, and Groups

Guided tours, workshops, and digital offerings deepen the topics of the Stone Age, Neolithic Revolution, Metal Ages, Roman Antiquity, and Franks in the early Middle Ages. Interactive formats are available for school classes and kindergartens, including workshops on making a Stone Age instrument or Roman ceramics. Audio podcasts, videos, and the museum app complement the tour.

Conclusion: History Becomes an Immediate Experience

Sunken History combines original finds, atmospheric spaces, scientific expertise, and inclusive museum education to create a unique exhibition atmosphere. Anyone wanting to understand how people lived, worked, believed, and traded along the Rhine and Neckar will experience a multifaceted aesthetic experience here. A visit to the Museum of World Cultures enriches the view of regional history and makes archaeology as a lively present tangible.