When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for October 17, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM.

Where is the Rhine Museum Koblenz located?

The museum is located at Charlottenstraße 53a in 56077 Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission for adults is 7 euros. For students, pupils, and people with disabilities, the admission costs 3 euros, and for families, 15 euros.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The Rhine Museum is largely accessible using the elevator. A barrier-free restroom is available upon request.

Are there parking facilities?

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

Who is the exhibition particularly suitable for?

The exhibition is particularly suitable for families, children, school classes, and anyone interested in fossils and Earth history.

Prehistory Comes Alive: Discover Talking Stones at the Rhine Museum Koblenz

Name: Talking Stones – The Devon Sea
Start: 2026-10-17T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Rhein-Museum Koblenz e.V.

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

With the special exhibition Talking Stones – The Devon Sea, the Rhine Museum Koblenz opens a fascinating window into a time when there was a tropical sea where the Rhine flows today. Fossils, slate formations, and photographs bring this journey through Earth history to life for children, families, and the curious.

When Stones Tell Stories

The exhibition connects new and partly unique fossil finds from the Paleontological Working Group Koblenz with large-format photographs by Klaus Hammerl. This creates an exciting event experience between science, wonder, and tangible communication. Upon entering the museum, visitors experience not only exhibits but also careful event planning with a clear target audience focus for little explorers and big Earth history fans.

400 Million Years in a Guided Tour

The Devon Sea was a habitat for corals, mollusks, sea lilies, worms, and armored fish. Today, the fossils show how rich this world was. At the Rhine Museum Koblenz, an impressive picture of natural history and regional research unfolds, making it particularly suitable for family excursions, school classes, and inquisitive visitors.

A Museum with a View of the Rhine and Its Past

The Rhine Museum is one of the oldest museums in Rhineland-Palatinate and has been dedicated since 1912 to the many facets of life on the Rhine. In the special exhibition, the permanent exhibition meets a strong focus on natural sciences. The result is a calm, focused event atmosphere with plenty of room for discovery, reading, and asking questions.

Practical Information for Your Visit

The museum is largely accessible for people with disabilities, an elevator is available, and there is a visitor parking lot behind the building. The regular entrance fee is 7 euros for adults, 3 euros for students, pupils, and people with disabilities, and 15 euros for families. Admission is free for children under 5 years old. Payment is currently accepted in cash only.

Conclusion: Those who come to the Rhine Museum Koblenz on October 17, 2026, will experience an exhibition that presents science in an understandable and atmospherically strong way. Talking Stones – The Devon Sea invites you to discover Koblenz from its prehistoric side and experience the past live.