Immerse yourself and amaze
With our exhibitions, events and school programmes are designed to spark your curiosity and provide fascinating experiences on your journey of discovery through the "archives of life" to fathom the diversity of life. Our extensive collections with their irreplaceable testaments from nature and all ages of Earth’s history, form an inexhaustible hotbed for science.
We give nature a voice – come join in the conversation.
Your Visit
Events
First discover the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then experience the RETHINK bar with music, atmosphere and everything a good evening needs.
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AWARDS FOR THE BEST NATURE PICTURES
For the Snapshot competition an independent jury selected - out of all images submitted - ten images from each of the three categories and will award the podium places tonight. Photographs with a focus on biodiversity will be honoured by IWB. In addition, an audience favourite photograph was chosen through online voting. We will also reveal which photograph won the hearts of the public and therefore the Public Prize.
After the award ceremony we will open the SNAPSHOT exhibition. The 34 best photographs can be admired in the exhibition at our museum until 28 June 2026.
The Snapshot photo competition takes place as part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year special exhibition.
Join us on a guided tour of the special exhibition WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, where we present a carefully curated selection of stunning nature photography.
Dive into the creative process behind each photograph and get to know the captivating stories hidden within the images.
Since 1965, the renowned competition Wildlife Photographer of the Year has recognised the world’s most outstanding nature photography.
First discover the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then experience the RETHINK bar with music, atmosphere and everything a good evening needs.
Is that an ammonite or a rare dinosaur bone? Unleash your hunting instinct and set off in search of the most beautiful, rarest and oldest fossils. Drift through prehistoric seas, encounter primeval animals and end up on your adventure in England with Mary Anning, the first female fossil hunter and palaeontologist of the 19th century.
Our activities at a glance
- Hammer & chisel Fossil hunt at the tapping station
- Big cinema Mary Anning - an animated film for the whole family
- Curtain up Which dinosaur is hiding in the museum?
- Transformation corner Dress up like in Mary Anning's time
- Jurassic Button Design a badge
- Fossil tattoos Do you dare?
- Ammonite hunters Puzzle game with the KITZ Club
- Adventure Collection Experts give insights behind the scenes
- Treasure Hunt Post race across the museum
- Dino snack Culinary delights for young and old
In co-operation with Sonnhalde Gempen and the museum's KITZ Club.
Photo Contest Snapshot
