The experimenta is the biggest science center in Southern Germany. It is said that the experimenta makes it possible to experience the fascination technics by combining exhibition and laboratories. The concept enables children and youth but also adults to get an insight into the wide areas of science. Moreover, the experimenta offers in addition to the current activities all-year series of lectures, workshops and shows about technical and scientific topics.
The science center can be found in Heilbronn directly at the river neckar, close to the inner city. The city parking garage with its 500 car parks is located in the opposite of the science center.
Experimenta - Lern- und Erlebniswelt
Kranenstraße 14
74072 Heilbronn
Telefon +49 (0) 71 31/ 88 79 50
Telefax +49 (0) 71 31/ 88 79 59 00
info@experimenta-heilbronn.de
www.experimenta-heilbronn.de
House of City History - Otto Rettenmaier House
The House of City History - Otto Rettenmaier House - is located in the building complex of the Deutschhof. It bears its name in honour of the achievements of the businessman with regard to the city archive. Under the title "Historical Heilbronn! People, places, stories", a multimedia time travel through 1200 years of city history from the first mention up to the becoming a modern big city is given. Thereby, history becomes an experience.
Haus der Stadtgeschichte - Otto Rettenmaier Haus
Eichgasse 1
74072 Heilbronn
Telefon Tel. 07131 56-2290
Telefax 07131 56-3195
stadtarchiv@stadt-heilbronn.de
stadtarchiv.heilbronn.de
Art Gallery Vogelmann
In the exhibition hall of the municipal museums of Heilbronn and the art association, which was designed by the Zurich architect Felipe Rodriguéz, these two traditional institutions have mergend into one location. Changing exhibitions are to be seen on three floors with over 800 m² space. Moreover, the Art Gallery Vogelmann is regularly the stage of a varied programme with guided tours, artist talks as well as workshops.
Kunsthalle Vogelmann
Allee 28
74072 Heilbronn
Telefon +49 (0) 71 31/56-4420
Telefax +49 (0) 71 31/56-3194
museen-hn@heilbronn.de
www.museen-heilbronn.de
The Municipal Museum in the "Deutschhof", which puts on top-class permanent and temporary exhibitions, also offers impressive guided tours and workshops. The archaeological collection of the Celts, Romans and Alemanns up to the Franconians in the Middle Ages is an interesting time trip. The museum also shows the art and sculpture collection of Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin and Carl Doerr. In this family- friendly museum you can celebrate birthdays and there are also special exhibitions and lectures.
Städtische Museen im Deutschhof
Deutschhofstraße 6
74072 Heilbronn
Telefon +49 (0) 71 31/ 56 31 44
museen-hn@heilbronn.de
www.museen-heilbronn.de