Talking Stones – The Devon Sea at the Rhine Museum Koblenz: A Time Travel Experience for Families

Event: Talking Stones – The Devon Sea at the Rhine Museum Koblenz in Rhein-Museum Koblenz e.V., Charlottenstraße 53a, 56077 Koblenz on 26. November 2026

Date and Time

26. November 2026 10:00

Location

Rhein-Museum Koblenz
Charlottenstraße 53A, 56077 Koblenz, Deutschland

Price

7,00 €
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About this Event

Events for KidsExhibitions & Museums

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

A Journey into the Depths of Earth's History in Koblenz

At the Rhine Museum Koblenz, curiosity meets science: Talking Stones – The Devon Sea opens on November 26, 2026, providing a glimpse into a world that shaped the present day Rhine Valley around 400 million years ago. The special exhibition combines illustrative museum pedagogy with an impressive time travel experience and is aimed particularly at families, children, and all those interested in natural history, fossils, and regional geological history.

When Stones Tell Stories

The title says it all: The exhibition focuses on the traces of the Devon Sea and makes visible how ancient deposits developed the landscape along the Rhine. This creates a special event experience in the museum that combines knowledge, wonder, and the joy of discovery. Particularly for younger visitors, the topic offers an accessible introduction to geology and paleontology.

The Rhine Museum as an Appropriate Setting

The Rhine Museum Koblenz has been a staple for anyone interested in life along the Rhine since 1912. The museum displays around 1,600 square meters of cultural-historical and natural scientific connections, including shipping, Rhine romanticism, and early humans along the Rhine. The special exhibition seamlessly integrates into the museum's thematic strength and expands the museum experience with another fascinating perspective.

Practically Planned for Your Museum Visit

The event location is situated in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, near the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. According to museum information, the building is largely accessible via an elevator, there is a visitor parking lot behind the building, and a barrier-free toilet is available upon request. Regular admission is 7 euros for adults, 3 euros for students, and people with disabilities, and 15 euros for families; children under 6 years old have free admission.

For Families, School Classes, and Curious Explorers

For those looking for a destination with added value, this exhibition is both professionally grounded and easily accessible. The event is ideal for a peaceful museum visit with an educational factor, for families in the morning, and for anyone wishing to experience regional history from a geological perspective. This blend of knowledge, atmosphere, and experience is what makes the date in Koblenz particularly special.

Conclusion: Talking Stones – The Devon Sea brings ancient Earth history into today and makes the Rhine Museum Koblenz an exciting destination for young and old explorers. Anyone wishing to experience fossils, natural history, and a family-friendly exhibition in a unique setting should not miss this date.

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