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In 1856 . in the Neander Valley of the Düsselde River archaeological excavations were carried out, as a result of which the German naturalist Johann Karl Fulrot discovered the remains of an ancient man . in the caves of Feldhof. Two years later, the place of detection - homo neanderthalensis, or Neanderthal . And in October 1996 . this very place was opened the museum dedicated to the amazing discovery and the subsequent study of the Neanderthal culture . The Neanderthal Museum - the most visited th archeological museum in Germany . Every year more than 170 thousand . visitors come here to get to know their ancient ancestors . But not only the museum of Düsseldorf is interesting in its exhibits . Located in a picturesque valley in the midst of dense forests, he became an excellent place for walking . Hikers can learn any of the exciting routes laid here .

The Neanderthal Museum - the most visited archaeological museum in Germany, every year more than 170 thousand visitors come here to get closer by to get acquainted with their ancient ancestors

More about the exposition

The main attention in the museum is paid to the exhibits of the ancient history of man, in particular the life of Neanderthals and their place in the general evolution. The main exposition is formed in the form of a spiral and personifies the development of mankind

The modern technologies were used in the creation of this exhibition, so it will be equally cognitive for adults and children.

Scenes from the life of ancient people recreate their living conditions, demonstrate them simple tools. It is also interesting to look at the reconstructed figures of Neanderthals not in the familiar animal skins, but in modern costumes and clothes.

There is a workshop of the Stone Age in the museum where the thematic master classes are held

Hiking

The routes for hiking are very beautiful. You will see many rare plants, and if lucky, and animals. For example, before your astonished eyes a wild horse or even a bison can suddenly appear.

The first route stretches for 500 m, it leads directly to the cave where the legendary find was made. There you will find a nice bonus for the passage of the quest - an installation on the history of the cave. The second route is more authentic, it occupies 8 km and passes through the nature park "The Ice Age Reserve."

Neanderthal Museum

Useful Information

Address: Mettmann, Talstrasse, 300.

Phone: + 49 (210) 497-97-97.

Fax: + 49 (210) 497-97-96.

Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00, Monday: closed.

In winter (from November to February), the cave will stop at 16:00, in the summer - at 17:00. On Christmas days, on December 24 and 25, the museum does not work.

Entrance: 8 EUR (combi with special exhibitions: 10 EUR), for children from 6 to 16 years: 4 EUR (combined: 5, 50 EUR), for students: 5 EUR (combined: 7 EUR)

The museum has a café and a thematic souvenir shop.

How to get

On your private car: take the A-46 (Wuppertal - Dusseldorf), take the direction towards Haan-West, get to Hochdahl, then follow the directions for the Neandertal and Neanderthal Museum. When driving along the Autobahn A-3 (Koln-Oberhausen) take the direction towards Mettmann, get to Mettmann-Zentrum, and then follow the directions for the Neandertal and Neanderthal Museum.

Motorists note: some navigators do not recognize the address of the museum, in In this case, you can enter Talstrasse, and closer to the goal of targeting pointers.

Near the museum there are equipped parking spaces, however, on weekends and holidays all of them can be occupied, then the car can be left across from the museum to Talstrasse.

On the regional train Regio Bahn select line S-28, direction Mettmann, to the stop Neanderthal , then 5-7 minutes on foot. On the S-Bahn train, take the S-8 line in the direction of Hagen to the Hochdahl stop, then walk 15 minutes. The trains leave from Dusseldorf's main railway station platform 13.


All prices are for November 2014