Humans have lived in the Rhineland for 400,000 years. One of the largest and oldest art and cultural history museums in Germany, the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn, tells their story: from the Neanderthal man, whose original skeleton is one of the most important archaeological finds in the world, to the Rhinelander of today. The new permanent exhibition "World in Transition" and regular temporary exhibitions focus on life and everyday life in the region, social changes and new cultural perspectives.
The first part of the new permanent exhibition is dedicated to the past 1000 years: Guests can approach topics such as faith and knowledge, trade and crafts as well as progress and recollection through sculptures, paintings, graphics, photographic works and treasures of arts and crafts. Highlights of the collection include medieval wooden sculptures such as the Pietà Roettgen, magnificent arts and crafts from the Baroque residences, paintings from the Düsseldorf School of Painting as well as artistic positions and photographic works from the 20th century to the present day.
The "Gallery of Inconspicuous Things" shows archaeological finds from modern times from the 19th century to the recent past for the first time. Finally, the "Museum of the Future", which is located at the center of the exhibition and encourages visitors to discuss current topics and questions about the future, takes us into the future. Numerous interactive stations and multimedia offerings are available to try out. The "Museum of the Future" is intended to become a forum for debate, a workshop for ideas and a place for lively exchange through the participation of visitors.
