Gondwana – The Praehistorium
Gondwana – Das Praehistorium
A large prehistoric-themed museum housed in a converted former coal mine building, using moving dinosaur models and immersive scenes to tell the story of life's evolution.
Gondwana – The Praehistorium is housed in the former Reden colliery buildings in Schiffweiler. Hundreds of lifelike animal models, sound-and-light installations and a walking route recreate Earth's history, from the origins of life through the age of the dinosaurs to the Ice Ages. The entrance hall features a huge Argentinosaurus skeleton model and is very popular with families with children. Open year-round; admission is charged. Allow about 2–3 hours. It is about 20 km from Saarbrücken, and the nearby Reden mining area has a café and mining heritage sites.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Saarbrücken Zoo
- Tholey Abbey
- St. Arnual Collegiate Church
- Basilica of St. John
- Saarland Museum – Modern Gallery
- St. Johanner Markt
- Old Bridge
- Saarbrücken Castle