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Exhibitions

The LWL-Museum of Natural History hosts a variety of exhibitions.

The North Rhine-Westphalia State Palaeontological Exhibition "About Life among Dinosaurs and Giant Lycopsids ’, has been on display since 10 July. 

The family-friendly exhibition "Genes – Diversity of Life" can also be explored.

The current exhibitions are largely inclusive. The exhibition content can be experienced in a wide variety of ways. The themes are described in accessible texts and the films are subtitled. There are audio guides, educational programmes and guided tours for adults. In addition, there are interactive stations where visitors can try things out for themselves and touch the exhibits. Experience the diverse exhibitions with all your senses. For more information on what’s on offer, please see the relevant exhibition page.

The dinosaurs are back!

Discover the major regional exhibition "About Life among Dinosaurs and Giant Lycopsids". Experience the highlights of palaeontology, encounter dinosaurs from North Rhine-Westphalia and see unique fossils up close.

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Poster for the State Palaeontological Exhibition: giant ammonite, fossilised leaf of a plant, fern and the skeleton of the Wiehenvenator.

Genes – Diversity of Life

Special exhibition | Extended until 10 January 2027

The special exhibition “Genes – Diversity of Life” is on display across an area of around 850 square metres. A unique insight into the world of genes – suitable for the whole family!

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Entrance to the ‘Gene’ exhibition at the LWL-Museum of Natural History.