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RiesKraterMuseum (Museum Ries Meteorite Impact Crater)

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Opening Times
Today only open by appointment
Address
Eugene-Shoemaker-Platz 1
86720 Nördlingen
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The catastrophe happened 15 million years ago, and yet it continues to have an effect today. The RiesKraterMuseum (RiesKraterMuseum) explains how and why. The central theme is the formation and significance of impact craters and especially the Nördlinger Ries, which with its clearly recognisable circular shape is one of the most striking meteorite craters on Earth. Embedded in the larger context - our solar system, comets, asteroids, meteorites - the Ries meteorite impact and its local consequences, but also the special role of such impact events in the development of our planetary system are presented here in a vivid, multimedia way. The exhibition is crowned by impressive meteorite exhibits and even a 165 g moon rock sample from the Apollo 16 mission.

Last edited on 14.02.2024

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  • Opening Times

    Today only open by appointment

    In the timeframe of 01. April until 05. November:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00-16:30
    • Wednesdays: 10:00-16:30
    • Thursdays: 10:00-16:30
    • Fridays: 10:00-16:30
    • Saturdays: 10:00-16:30
    • Sundays: 10:00-16:30

    In the timeframe of 06. November until 31. March:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30
    • Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30
    • Thursdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30
    • Fridays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30
    • Saturdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30
    • Sundays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30

    Holidays:

    • 06.01.2025
      Epiphany: 10:00-16:30
    • 21.04.2025
      Easter Monday: 10:00-16:30
    • 01.05.2025
      Labour Day: 10:00-16:30
    • 29.05.2025
      Ascension Day: 10:00-16:30
    • 09.06.2025
      Pentecost Monday: 10:00-16:30
    • 19.06.2025
      Corpus Christi: 10:00-16:30
    • 15.08.2025
      Assumption Day: 10:00-16:30
    • 03.10.2025
      Day of German Unity: 10:00-16:30
    • 01.11.2025
      All Saints' Day: 10:00-16:30
    • 31.12.2025
      New Year's Eve: 10:00-12:00

    Closed on all other holidays

  • Inclusion

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  • Digital Offers

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  • Contact

    Address

    Eugene-Shoemaker-Platz 1
    86720 Nördlingen

    Telephone contact

    • General enquiries: 09081/84710

    E-Mail

    rieskratermuseum(at)noerdlingen.de (opens your email program)

    Website

    https://www.rieskrater-museum.de/ (external link, opens in a new window)

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    Tourism Region

    Altmühltal
    Swabia

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