When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be experienced from October 2, 2026, at the Rhine Museum Koblenz and runs according to the source until December 31, 2026.

Where is the event location?

The event location is the Rhine Museum Koblenz e.V. at Charlottenstraße 53a, 56077 Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 7 Euro. Reduced prices apply for certain groups.

Is the event suitable for children?

Yes, the exhibition is well-suited for families and children, as it presents prehistoric topics and fossils in an illustrative manner.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, it is an indoor event at the Rhine Museum Koblenz.

Are there any details about parking and facilities?

According to museum information, there are parking options, a cloakroom, lockers, WLAN, and an accessible toilet.

Prehistory at the Rhine Museum: Fossils, Slate, and a Hidden Devon Sea

Name: Speaking Stones – The Devon Sea
Start: 2026-10-02T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Rhein-Museum Koblenz e.V.

Speaking Stones at the Rhine Museum: A Journey into the Devon Sea

At the Rhine Museum in Koblenz, Speaking Stones – The Devon Sea opens up a fascinating journey back in time to a world 400 million years ago. The special exhibition combines paleontology, local history, and impressive photographs to create an exhibition experience that appeals to families, school classes, and curious museum visitors alike.

When the Rhine was still a sea

Where today the Rhine Valley flows through the landscape, there once lay a shallow sea. This prehistoric world is the focus of the exhibition: fossils, slate formations, and scientifically grounded insights make visible how the Devon Sea has shaped the present-day Middle Rhine region. The result is an unusually vibrant connection between natural science and regional identity.

Fossils, photographs, and the memory of the rock

The exhibition showcases new and partly unique finds, complemented by photographs from Klaus Hammerl. Slate is presented not merely as a stone, but as an archive of Earth’s history. Visitors experience a calm, focused audience atmosphere, where each exhibit invites close examination.

An outing for families, groups, and the curious

The Rhine Museum in Koblenz is known for its cultural-historical and natural history orientation. With its mix of permanent and special exhibitions, it provides an ideal setting for a museum visit in any weather. Especially for children and teenagers, the topic becomes tangible and easily accessible through the illustrative presentation.

Practical tips for the visit

The special exhibition runs at the Rhine Museum Koblenz at Charlottenstraße 53a in Ehrenbreitstein. The museum is open Tuesday to Friday, as well as on weekends, and closed on Mondays. According to museum information, parking, cloakroom, lockers, WLAN, and an accessible toilet are available on-site. The normal museum entrance fee applies; tickets cannot be paid for with EC or credit card.

Those who enjoy natural history, fossils, and local discoveries will find a strong excursion destination with substance here. Speaking Stones – The Devon Sea promises a calm, educational, and atmospheric museum visit that will linger in memory. Experience it live now and dive into the primordial age of the Rhine.