Talking Stones – The Devon Sea at the Rhine Museum Koblenz: Prehistory to Touch


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A Journey into the Devon Sea in the Heart of Koblenz
At the Rhine Museum Koblenz, Talking Stones – The Devon Sea offers a fascinating glimpse into a time when a shallow sea lay where the Rhine Valley runs today. The special exhibition combines fossil finds, large-format photographs, and the unique atmosphere of the museum into an impressive event experience for families, explorers, and anyone who wants to experience natural history in a lively way.
Stones That Tell Stories
The exhibition presents new and sometimes extraordinary fossil finds from the Devon. Fossilized organisms make visible what life looked like around 400 million years ago. Additionally, photographs by Klaus Hammerl emphasize the character of slate and rock as silent witnesses of geological time periods. This creates a mix of museum experience, knowledge transfer, and sensual exhibition design.
A Museum with a Strong Signature
The Rhine Museum Koblenz is one of the oldest museums in Rhineland-Palatinate and has stood since 1912 for cultural-historical and natural scientific insights into the world by the Rhine. The special exhibition fits into this curatorial strength and specifically appeals to visitors interested in paleontology, geology, and local history. Especially for families and younger guests, the topic provides an easily accessible entry into science and discovery.
Practical Tips for Visiting
The museum is located in Ehrenbreitstein below the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, diagonally to the right of the Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein train station. A visitor parking lot is located behind the museum. The regular admission fee is 7 euros for adults, 3 euros for students and pupils; children under 5 years can visit the museum for free. Cash payment is currently provided. The building is largely accessible by elevator.
Conclusion: Experience the Devon Up Close Now
Talking Stones – The Devon Sea vividly makes the prehistoric times of the Middle Rhine tangible, approachable, and surprisingly lively. Those who want to experience Koblenz from a different perspective will find here a worthwhile excursion with depth, knowledge, and strong visual impact. A visit is particularly worthwhile for families, school classes, and museum guests with a sense for genuine discoveries.
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