The new show at the Neanderthal Museum focuses on the diversity and social structure of prehistoric communities
Neanderthal Museum, The new show at the Neanderthal Museum focuses on the diversity and social structure of prehistoric communities

Stereotypical Neanderthal

Event location

Mettmann, Neanderthal Museum

Dates

Next date:15.03.2025
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Time

Start:10:00
End:18:00

The special exhibition "Stereotypes of the Neanderthal" at the Neanderthal Museum provocatively questions the traditional image of the Neanderthal. It focuses on the diversity and social structure of prehistoric communities instead of just showing the muscle-bound hunter. Women, children and older people are therefore the focus of the show, which reflects early life on the basis of new scientific findings.

A particular highlight is the accompanying audio tour, with texts written by archaeologist and bestselling author Rebecca Wragg Sykes. Four Neanderthal women talk about their everyday lives. The figures, based on archaeological finds, offer visitors emotional insights into topics such as birth, loss and hunting. Visitors to the exhibition thus embark on an emotional journey into the past.

Numerous hands-on stations and an exciting accompanying program of guided tours and workshops make the exhibition an interactive experience.

Services

  • Admission to the special exhibition "Stereotypical Neanderthal" at the Neanderthal Museum
  • Admission to the permanent exhibition of the Neanderthal Museum
  • Admission to the "Höhlenblick" adventure tower
  • Free audio guide and orientation map for the Neandertal Adventure World
  • Possible participation in various guided tours and workshops (for an extra charge)

Another highlight

Outside the museum building, directly at the site where the Neanderthal man was found, visitors come across the "Höhlenblick" adventure tower, which is barrier-free thanks to internal and external ramps.The 22-metre-high, open steel structure is crowned by a fifty-fold enlarged replica of the original skull. Virtual telescopes on the top platform allow visitors to travel back to the Stone Age.

Important information about the event

  • Saturday, 15 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Sunday, 16 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Tuesday, 18 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Wednesday, 19 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Thursday, 20 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Friday, 21 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Saturday, 22 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Sunday, 23 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
  • On-site ticket:

    from 13.00 euros per person (adults)

    from 8.50 euros per person (children, 6-16 years)

    from 7.00 euros per person (children, 4-5 years)

    Families receive a 15% discount on the above admission prices

    Online ticket:

    from 12.50 euros per person (adults)

    from 8.00 euros per person (children, 6-16 years)

    from 6.50 euros per person (children, 4-5 years)

    Further information on prices and opening times can be found on the Neanderthal Museum website.

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