Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Rhine Museum Koblenz in Ehrenbreitstein, Charlottenstraße 53a, 56077 Koblenz.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular museum admission is 7 euros for adults. Students and pupils pay 3 euros.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, the exhibition is aimed at families and offers an informative approach to earth history.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the museum is largely barrier-free accessible with an elevator. A barrier-free toilet can be used upon request.

Are there parking options?

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

How is payment handled?

According to visitor information, only cash payment is currently possible.

A Quiet Sea of Stone: Koblenz Discovers the World Millions of Years Ago

Name: Talking Stones – The Devon Sea
Start: 2026-12-16T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-31T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Rhein-Museum Koblenz

Talking Stones at the Rhine Museum: a journey into the Devon Sea

At the Rhine Museum Koblenz, Talking Stones – The Devon Sea opens a fascinating glimpse into a time when a tropical shallow sea lay where the Rhine Valley now flows. The special exhibition combines paleontology, natural history, and impressive photography into a lively event experience for families, school classes, and all those who are enthusiastic about fossils and regional earth history.

When stones tell stories

The exhibition takes visitors on a paleontological quest through the world 400 million years ago. Fossils, petrifications, and large-format photographs are on display, sharpening the view of the Devon Sea and vividly illustrating the formation of the Rhenish Slate Mountains. The result is an atmosphere between museum experience, knowledge transfer, and genuine discovery enthusiasm.

A museum with a strong background

The Rhine Museum Koblenz is one of the oldest museums in Rhineland-Palatinate and has been presenting themes such as Rhine romanticism, shipping, economy, waterways, and early humans along the Rhine for many years. This museum depth gives the special exhibition additional authority: here, well-founded organization meets a clear content line that connects regional history with scientific expertise.

Practical for the visit

The exhibition runs at the Rhine Museum Koblenz in Ehrenbreitstein. The building is largely barrier-free with an elevator, and there is a visitor parking lot behind the museum. The regular admission prices of the museum apply for the visit; payment is currently in cash. Particularly pleasant: the opening hours are clearly structured and make planning the museum visit easy.

Conclusion

Talking Stones – The Devon Sea offers an exciting mix of natural science, regional history, and illustrative exhibition dramaturgy. Those looking for fossils, earth history, and a special museum experience should experience this special exhibition live.