When does the exhibition take place?

On 11.05.2026 from 10:00 AM at the Rhine Museum Koblenz.

How long is the exhibition open?

The special exhibition is accessible during regular museum hours; for this date, the visit is planned until 5:00 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission for adults is 7 euros. For students and pupils, it is set at 3 euros.

Is the museum accessible?

The Rhine Museum is largely accessible via an elevator. A barrier-free toilet is available upon request.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, there is a visitor parking lot behind the museum.

Can you pay with card on-site?

No, according to visitor information, only cash payments are currently possible.

Prehistory Comes Alive: A Fascinating Fossil Journey at the Rhine Museum Koblenz

Name: Talking Stones – The Devon Sea
Start: 2026-11-05T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Rhein-Museum Koblenz e.V.

A Journey into a 400 Million Year Old Sea

At the Rhine Museum in Koblenz, Talking Stones – The Devon Sea opens a fascinating glimpse into a world that is now hidden under layers of rock. The special exhibition takes families, school classes, and the curious right into the history of the Earth, connecting fossil finds, photography, and museum experiences into an exciting tour.

Fossils that Tell Stories

About 400 million years ago, where the Rhine Valley runs today, there was a shallow Devon Sea. This prehistoric time comes to life in the exhibition: new and partly unique fossil finds show how life was preserved in the sediments of the sea. The exhibits create closeness to an era that otherwise only appears in textbooks, giving the topic of Earth history a tangible, sensory dimension.

Photographs as a Bridge between Stone and Time

The show is complemented by photographs by Klaus Hammerl. They provide an additional perspective on slate, quarries, vineyard walls, and dried-up riverbeds. This creates a multilayered event experience that brings together science, aesthetics, and regional identity. This makes the exhibition particularly vivid and accessible, especially for children and families.

A House with History at the Foot of the Fortress

The Rhine Museum in Koblenz is among the older museums in Rhineland-Palatinate and has been a place for cultural-historical discoveries since 1912. Its location in Ehrenbreitstein, diagonally right from the Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein train station and beneath the fortress, makes the visit atmospherically appealing. Those interested in museum education, natural history, and regional special exhibitions will find here a well-organized and thematically strong environment.

A Visit with Good Orientation and Clear Framework

The exhibition is accessible during regular museum hours. The building is largely barrier-free with an elevator, and a barrier-free toilet is available upon request. For the visit, a look at the museum's opening hours and admission prices is advisable since the exhibition is embedded in regular museum operations. Only cash payments are possible on-site.

Conclusion: Prehistory to Touch

Talking Stones – The Devon Sea combines fossils, research, and regional history into a lively museum visit in Koblenz. Whoever wants to not only read about Earth history but see and feel it will experience a cleverly curated exhibition with a real exploratory factor.