Permanent Exhibition
Museum Natur und Mensch

Zeitraum

In the Zeitraum room, visitors embark on an expedition through the fascinating and mysterious history of the Earth. They encounter extraterrestrial matter from the early stages of our solar system, fossils from millions of years ago, and investigate the origin and evolution of life.

Steinreich

The Steinreich explores the importance of rocks and minerals in our lives. It focuses on regional mineral resources from the ancient mountain formations of southwest Germany, including silver ores and raw materials from the historic lapidary industry of Freiburg. In addition, gemstones from around the world are displayed for their natural diversity of colour and form. In a black-light chamber, fluorescent crystals light up in the dark.

Wald

The Wald experience room allows visitors to explore with all their senses. It explores the relationships between animals, plants and fungi, and the diversity of species found on, in and around trees. A variety of specimens, interactive stations and dioramas help you along the way.

Wasser

Take a deep breath and immerse yourself! The Wasser theme room is full of surprises! Can you spot the creature hiding under the pebbles in the stream? What do a beaver's fur and tail feel like? Why don't ducks get cold feet in winter? And how do fish breathe under water? Can you recognise a toad by the sound it makes? Find the answers to these and many other questions here.

Wiese

The Wiese experience Room is a bright and welcoming space for visitors. There are also insects, birds and bats, as well as the Hinterwald cow, Bärbel, which is a very rare regional breed of farm animal. She smells of hay and honey. You can even see a live bee colony from May to August. If you've always wanted to know how a cuckoo clock tells the time, why bees dance, which animals migrate and what an owl looks like 'naked', then you've come to the right place.

Setzkasten des Lebens

The Setzkasten des Lebens features a small but fascinating and valuable collection of natural history and non-European ethnology objects to awaken your curiosity. You'll find everything from Japanese samurai armour to the subfossil egg of an elephant bird.