Regularly changing special exhibitions on a wide variety of human history topics round off the programme. Whether young or old, numerous hands-on stations, exciting workshops and guided tours ensure an unforgettable experience in the fascinating world of the Stone Age.
The Stone Age workshop invites young explorers in particular to actively explore the world of early man in a playful way. Under expert guidance, the curious can try out Stone Age craft techniques and create their own cave-painted works of art - also as a Stone Age birthday party. Directly opposite the museum is a unique and adventurous adventure world including a water feature: children can let off steam on the Stone Age playground and make connections with prehistoric times and the Neanderthals at the same time.
A visit to the foundation site with the new "Höhlenblick" adventure tower completes the museum tour. The approx. 22 metre high tower with a domed roof in the shape of a Neanderthal skull offers a view back into Stone Age history through virtual telescopes on a viewing platform.
The charming Museum Café is the perfect place to round off an exciting visit to the Neanderthal Museum.
The establishment has been awarded the TYPICAL neanderland seal of quality.
www.typisch-neanderland.de
Opening times
Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Öffnungszeiten aufgrund besonderer Umstände, wie z. B. an Feiertagen, abweichen können.NRW-Ferien: Montag bis Sonntag 10:00-18:00 Uhr geöffnet. Außerhalb der Ferien: Montag Ruhetag.
Das Museum und die Fundstelle bleiben am 24.12., 25.12. und 31.12. geschlossen.
Das Museum und die Fundstelle sind an folgenden Feiertagen, jeweils 10:00–18:00 Uhr, geöffnet: Karfreitag, Ostermontag, Maifeiertag, Christi Himmelfahrt, Pfingstsonntag und Pfingstmontag, Fronleichnam, Tag der Deutschen Einheit, Allerheiligen und am 2. Weihnachtstag.
An Neujahr ist von 13:00–18:00 Uhr geöffnet.
Price:
Preise inkl. Audioguide f. Dauer- und Sonderausstellung + Fundstelle und Erlebnisturm Höhlenblick Erwachsene (ab 16 Jh.): 14,00 € Ermäßigt 11,00 € Kinder (6-16 Jh.): 9,50 € Minis (4-5 Jh.): 8,00 € Familien (min. 1 Kind 4 - 16 Jh.): Erw. 11,90 €| K. 8,07 € | Mini 6,80 €Nur Fundstelle und Erlebnisturm Höhlenblick Erwachsene (ab 16): 4,50 € Kinder (6-16): 3,10 € Minis (4-5): 2,60 € Familien (min. 1 Kind 4 - 16 Jh.): Erw. 3,82 € | K. 2,63 € | Mini 2,21 €
Nachmittagsticket (Di-Fr) - 15 %* auf alle Tickets (*Ferien/Feiertage und Gruppen ausgenommen)
Directions
Parken: - Kostenpflichtiger Parkplatz auf der anderen Straßenseite vom Museum - Kostenfreier P&R an der S-Bahn-Haltestelle Neandertal (S28) (800 m Fußweg)Parking
Coordinates
Certification period: June 01, 2025 - May 31, 2028
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are three marked parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The Neanderthal/Museum bus stop is 20 meters away.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via an elevator.
- All accessible and raised doors are at least 90 cm wide.
- There are no gradients of more than 6%.
- The checkout counter is 102 cm high at its lowest point. There is another, equivalent means of communication while seated.
- The exhibits and information on the exhibits are mainly visible when seated.
- Seating is available.
- The path to the site with a view of the cave is approx. 500 m long. The tower and the path to it are easy to walk and drive on and have a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6%.
- There are wheelchair-accessible tables in the museum café. The roof terrace can be reached without steps via a landing ramp. The terrace is accessible via ramps.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities in the basement, which can be accessed from at least one side (75 cm). There is a grab rail on the non-accessible side of the toilet.
- There is another public toilet for people with disabilities in the parking lot. This can be accessed from both sides (at least 90 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly. Alternatively stairs are available.
- The information on the exhibits/objects is provided in writing. There is audible information on the exhibits/objects.
- In the Museumsafé there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
Completely accessible and fully usable.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with visual impairments and accessible for blind people".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms.
- The outside walkway has a visually contrasting and tactilely detectable walkway boundary.
- The entrance is visually contrasting.
- The evaluated areas that can be used by the guest are well illuminated, i.e., bright and glare-free.
- There are visually contrasting or tactile floor indicators. Exception: in the area of special exhibitions.
- Signage is designed in legible, high-contrast lettering.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. The stop position is announced by voice.
- Stair treads are not visually contrasting. Stairs have handrails on both sides. Tactile floor information is present at the beginning and end of stair flights.
- Exhibits/objects are generally well illuminated.
- There is audio information about the exhibits/objects. Technical options for providing information: audio guide, apps, and multi-media guide.
- The menu in the museum café is designed in no-frills, high-contrast type.
- A group tour "Touchpoint - felt humanity development" is offered for people with visual impairment and blind people. Pre-registration is required (max. 10 pers.).
- Information is available in Braille or prismatic writing.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name or logo of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The information on the exhibits /objects is provided in writing, but not in easy language.
- There is not a menu with pictures available. The dishes are visibly presented (buffet, bar).
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