Experience Sunken History at the Museum of World Cultures: Archaeology on the Rhine and Neckar
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Sunken History: An archaeological journey through the region
The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums invite you to an impressive art experience between archaeology, cultural history, and aesthetic experience at the Museum of World Cultures D5. The exhibition leads from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as Roman antiquity, to the early Middle Ages, vividly illustrating the sunken history of the Rhine and Neckar through extraordinary original finds.
Traces of early humans and the world of the Stone Age
In the area of Human Time, visitors encounter early humans, prehistoric animals, and the living environments of hunting, gathering, dwelling, and working. A naturalistic staging with rock walls and cave entrances conveys the atmosphere of past epochs. Reconstructions and archaeological objects open up a vivid view of human history, including finds from the Paleolithic and Mesolithic collections of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums.
Innovation in Metal and Social Change
The exhibition section Innovation in Metal shows how new metal processing techniques transformed the societies along the Rhine and Neckar in the three millennia before our era. Tools, weapons, and utensils illustrate technological development as a cultural process. The curation connects the history of materials with questions about knowledge, craftsmanship, and social organization.
A touch of Rome: A multicultural region
On a Roman road flanked by gravestones and stelae, the Roman-Mediterranean way of life becomes tangible. The thematic area A touch of Rome tells of Celts, Germans, Neckar Suebi, and Roman troops arriving from different parts of the empire to the Rhine and Neckar. Restored Roman stones, altars, and grave monuments reveal the religious worldview, multilingualism, and cultural diversity of the Roman period.
Wild Peoples and the Early Middle Ages
Exotic goods and archaeological evidence show how strongly the region remained influenced by Roman heritage in the early Middle Ages. The exhibition opens up views of trade routes, migration, and cultural overlays. Thus, a nuanced picture emerges of an era that was long considered a transition period, but was actually characterized by dynamic contacts and new social forms.
Discovering archaeology with all senses
Eleven stations invite touch and exploration. Visitors can explore, among other things, the hides of Stone Age animals, a Roman stone, the uniform of a Roman legionary, and medieval women's fashion. Braille and profile signs, videos with sign language, audio descriptions, and subtitles, as well as a text guide in simple language enhance cultural education and enable an inclusive museum visit. The museum app additionally offers tours in audio description, sign language, and simple language.
Museum education for families and school classes
The exhibition is suitable for families, preschool children, elementary schools, secondary schools, and inclusion groups. Bookable guided tours connect expert mediation with interactive approaches to the Stone Age, the Neolithic Revolution, the Romans, and the early Middle Ages. There are also workshops available for school classes and kindergarten groups that involve hands-on engagement with authentic materials.
Conclusion: A lively artistic experience of archaeology
Sunken History combines scientific precision with a sensual exhibition atmosphere. Original finds, spatial designs, interactive stations, and inclusive educational offerings transform the museum visit into a sustainable aesthetic experience. Anyone who wants to understand how people lived, worked, believed, and traded along the Rhine and Neckar will experience a fascinating journey through time here. A visit to the Museum of World Cultures D5 enriches every cultural discovery tour through Mannheim.
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