Museum Weltkulturen

Museum Weltkulturen is an institution for archaeological and ethnographic collections housed in a modern cube building marked by a distinctive facade crack. The galleries contain objects from different periods and cultural regions alongside natural history specimens.

The collection originated with Elector Carl Theodore of the Palatinate and grew significantly through major acquisitions including painter Gabriel von Max's collection. These foundations enabled the current diversity of artifacts from various cultures and time periods.

The exhibition space 'MenschenZeit' displays objects from Africa, Islamic regions, India, China, and Japan that reflect different ways of living and artistic traditions. Visitors can directly see how various societies shaped their environment and developed their craftsmanship techniques.

The building is easily accessible by public transportation and offers barrier-free access for visitors with mobility limitations. Visitors should plan about two to three hours for a thorough visit through the galleries.

A significant exhibition focuses on Egyptian cultures spanning several thousand years and shows how this civilization developed along the Nile. The displays include loans from other respected institutions and offer deeper insight into the daily life and beliefs of Egyptian periods.

Location: Mannheim

Part of: Museums Reiss-Engelhorn

GPS coordinates: 49.48888,8.46212

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42