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All about GONDWANA – Das Praehistorium
Opening hours • Tickets & prices • FAQ • Getting here
Book a ticket
Since October 1, our ticket sales have only taken place online and at fixed dates and start times. With this change, we want to optimize the processes and save you long waiting times.
If your preferred date is no longer available or you are unable to book an online ticket for technical reasons, we will give you the opportunity to make an appointment with us by telephone on
(without guarantee).
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Please note
Our museum will be closed from 25 to 29.11.2024. After all, our dinosaurs have to go to the vet sometimes. 
Tours & School classes
Tours
Guided tours through our museum are currently available. Please ask for these by phone: +49 (0) 6821 / 931 63 25
School classes (and kindergarten groups)
School classes/kindergarten groups* from 10 children: €10.00 per person
Teachers or accompanying adults pay €19.00 admission.
For every 20 pupils/kindergarten children*, one accompanying adult gets free admission. (Certification from school required)
Tour of the Praehistorium: €45.00
Time Travel Tour: €45.00
Combined tour: €80.00
Earlier arrival times may be possible subject to prior arrangement.
Opening hours
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Last admission 4:00 pm
Additional notes
*recommended from 6 years of age. Please also observe our notes on children in Art. 8 of our General Terms and Conditions.
**Subject to provision of the corresponding card or ID.
***Persons accompanying a visitor with disabilities who has a B or an H in their disability card are granted free admission. The accompanying person must be an adult.
FAQ
Is GONDWANA - Das Praehistorium an amusement park?
No, GONDWANA – Das Praehistorium is not an amusement park. It is a natural history adventure museum.
What if I am late?
Please be on time. We recommend 15 minutes before the start of your appointment. Late arrival does not guarantee admission. Tickets lose their validity if you arrive late.
How do I get tickets?
To visit GONDWANA – Das Praehistorium you can purchase an online ticket via our website. In order to optimize processes and shorten waiting times, tickets are sold at fixed dates and starting times.
Can I purchase tickets online only?
If your preferred date is no longer available, or if you are unable to book an online ticket for technical reasons, you can request an appointment by calling us on +49 (0) 6821 931 63 25 (no guarantee).
How long can I stay at the museum?
You can stay in the exhibition for as long as you like from your booked start time until the ticket office closes at 16:00.
Do I have to enter the exhibition at the beginning of the booked time and date?
Yes, you must enter the exhibition at the beginning of your booked time and date.
Can I walk through the museum several times?
Yes, you can go through the exhibition as many times as you like with a valid ticket.
Is the museum suited for children of all ages?
The recommended age for a visit to the museum is 6 years and above, since younger children could easily get overwhelmed by the very realistic displays inside the museum. Please remember all tickets purchased are non-refundable. So please be sure before purchasing your tickets.
Can I access the museum with a wheelchair or a pram/stroller?
Yes, the whole building is accessible by wheelchair, pram, or stroller.
What if I am sensitive to light? (Epilepsy)
Stroboscopic effects are used in some parts of the exhibition. Under certain circumstances, epileptic seizures can be triggered by certain flash frequencies.
Is a visit influenced by the weather?
Can I visit the museum with a group?
Groups are always welcome, but please remember to book your visit in advance, and in case of school groups, to bring a document that certifies the enrolment. Info & booking: +49 6821 / 931 63 25
Do you offer guided tours?
Guided tours through our museum are currently available. Please ask for these by phone: +49 (0) 6821 / 931 63 25
Are there audio-tours?
We offer free audio-tours and translations through QR-codes that you can access with your smartphone. Available in English, French, and German.
How much time do I need to visit the museum?
For one walk-through you should plan on needing about 3 hours of time to really see everything.
Is it allowed to film and take photos inside of the museum?
Can children visit the museum on their own?
Everyone under the age of 18 must always be accompanied by an adult while they walk through the museum.
Can I take bags or rucksacks with me?
Bags and rucksacks up to A4 size may be taken into the museum. A limited number of lockers are available. However, we recommend that you do not bring bags and rucksacks into the museum at all.
Can I bring my dog?
It is not allowed to bring any kind of pet.
Can I bring my own food and drinks and have a picnic?
In our museum, it is not allowed to have food or drinks. We do have a restaurant on location, so you can purchase food and drinks there and have them at our restaurant; however, here too, it is not allowed to bring your own food and drinks.
Is the indoor playground included in the ticket price?
No. Gondi’s Dinoworld is not part of the museum visit, but can be rented exclusively for 3h. Reservation: +49 6821 931 63 25
Do you have a cloakroom?
There are open coat racks available for use in our entrance area. No liability for items left at the coat racks.
May I touch exhibition elements and exhibits?
No. None of the exhibition elements may be touched or walked on. No. None of the exhibition elements may be touched or entered.
Am I allowed to leave the designated paths?
No. It is expressly forbidden to leave the designated routes.
Getting here
GONDWANA - Das Praehistorium
Bildstockstraße
66578 Schiffweiler
Travelling by car
BAB 8 federal motorway: Leave the BAB 8 at the Neunkirchen-City 23 exit • On the B 41, follow the signs for Ottweiler/St. Wendel • After the Sinnerthal roundabout, head for Landsweiler • You can reach the BAB 8 federal motorway when approaching from the BAB 1 by heading for Neunkirchen/ Zweibrücken at the Saarbrücken junction. When travelling via the BAB 623, head for Neunkirchen at the Friedrichsthal junction.
Travelling by train
The journey from Saarbrücken central station to Landsweiler-Reden takes around 20 minutes. The entrance is about 15 minutes’ walk from the station.
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