The KULTURAMA museum of mankind is a
unique museum and its activities are based on teaching and an interdisciplinary
view on mankind.
Museums Hall The KULTURAMA offers its visitors
two interesting ”time travels”.
One leads through 600 million years
of evolution of animals and humans up to the first highly developed
civilisations. The evolution of mankind is shown on various natural-looking
busts of prehistoric men.
On the second floor, the focus is on
human biology. The visitor can follow the development of the human being from
its conception to death. The comparison of real skeletons of animals and men
links primeval and present times.
Special exhibition On the first floor the KULTURAMA
regularly presents special exhibitions with a focus on biology, evolution or
the history of civilisation.
“Discovery Trail“ This area on the second floor was
set up especially for schoolchildren and teenagers. Many experiments, games and
other visual, tactile and acoustic aids give the opportunity to explore the
human body, animals, the evolution of animals and men and aspects of the Stone
Age.
Touching – with care – is allowed
and desired!
Did you ever listen to the heartbeat
of a shrew? Do you want to test your sense of hearing? Have you ever touched a
mammoth tooth? This and many more can be experienced in the “discovery trail“.
Additionally, there are computer stations with informative games and
explications.
Services Since 1978 the KULTURAMA has been
focusing on museum pedagogy and offers guided tours, workshops and lectures for
schools, groups and associations according to their levels.
Public guided tour Every first Sunday of the month at
14.30 h, the museum offers a public guided tour.
Additional services: Cafeteria and museum shop
In our cafeteria you can take a break and enjoy a snack with a coffee or
tea. And if you are looking for a special gift or a souvenir maybe you will
find something in our museum shop.
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 13 - 17 h
In the mornings from 9 to 12 the
museum is reserved for schools and groups with guided tours.
Guided tours are also possible
outside normal opening hours by arrangement.
How to get here The location of the KULTURAMA can be
reached easily by tram within a few minutes from the train main station. The
museum is within easy walking distance from the tram stops “Hottingerplatz”
(trams 3 and 8) or “Englischviertelstrasse” (tram 15).
Limited parking for handicapped is
available in front of the Museum.
