Regularly changing special exhibitions on a wide variety of human-historical topics complete the offer. Whether old or young, 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 living environment of early humans in a playful way. Under expert guidance, those who are curious can try out Stone Age handicraft techniques and create their own cave paintings - also as a Stone Age birthday party. Directly opposite the museum is a unique and adventurous world of experience including a water feature: Auf dem stone age playground Children let off steam and at the same time make connections to primeval times and the Neanderthals.
A visit to the Reference with the new adventure tower "Höhlenblick" complements the museum tour. The approx. 22 meter high tower with a domed roof in the shape of a Neanderthal skull offers a view through virtual telescopes on a viewing platform right back to Stone Age history.
Im charming museum cafe is a relaxing way to end an exciting stay in the Neanderthal Museum.
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Good to know
Visitor volume
Opening hours
NRW holidays & public holidays: Monday to Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m
Exceptions: Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. On New Year's Day it is open from 1 p.m. to 13.00 p.m.
General Information
Bus stop available
Parking lots available
fitness
for families
for groups
for any weather
for school classes
Bad weather offer
foreign languages
Other equipment/furnishings
Children's playground (outdoor)
toilet facility
Barrierefreiheit
Special programs are offered for people with hearing or visual impairments
Tactile ground guidance system, touch stations, including mobile game "Neanderthal: Memories"
Text reader available for people with hearing impairments
Wheelchair and folding chair available free of charge
Assistance dogs and guide dogs for the blind are permitted
Hygiene and infection control measures
Arrival & Parking
From the south on the A3 northbound, exit at the Hilden junction. Follow the signs to Hochdahl/Erkrath/Mettmann.
Coming from the north on the A3 heading south, take the Mettmann exit. Follow the B7 "Südring" and exit at Talstraße "Neandertal". Follow Talstraße to the right.
Parking
- Free P&R at the Neandertal S-Bahn station (S28) (800 m walk)
- Free parking spaces on Talstraße in front of the museum (limited spaces)
- Paid car park opposite the museum
Arrival by public transport
Regional train (S 28)
Kaarst-Neuss-Düsseldorf-Mettmann-Wuppertal:
Neanderthal stop, 800 m walk to the museum.
S-Bahn (S 8)
Mönchengladbach-Düsseldorf-Hagen:
Hochdahl stop, 25-minute walk to the museum
Coming from the train station, keep right and turn left into Thekhaus street.
The Neanderthal Museum cannot be reached on foot via Feldhof Street.
Bus line (741)
Mettmann-Hilden:
Neanderthal/Museum stop, directly in front of the museum
Bus line (743)
Mettmann–Erkrath:
Neanderthal/Museum stop, directly in front of the museum
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Price information
Adults (from 16 years): EUR 13,00
Reduced EUR 10,00
Children (6-16 years): 8,50 EUR
Minis (4-5 years): 7,00 EUR
Families (min. 1 child aged 4 - 16): adults EUR 11,05 | €7,23 | Mini €5,95
Only experience tower cave view
Adults (16+): EUR 4,00
Children (6-16): EUR 2,60
Minis (4-5): 2,10 EUR
Families (min. 1 child aged 4 - 16): adults EUR 3,40 | €2,21 | Mini €1,78
author
Office for Culture and Tourism
Organization