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The RiesKraterMuseum in Nördlingen is a natural science museum that focuses on the formation and significance of impact craters. The museum's main highlight is the Nördlinger Ries, a large impact crater that was formed about 15 million years ago when a 1 km asteroid collided with Earth at a speed of approximately 70,000 km/h. The museum is housed in a meticulously renovated medieval barn from 1503 and presents the Ries event and its planetary roots and earthly impacts that continue to this day.

Insights into the Past

The RiesKraterMuseum provides insights into the spectacular event that occurred 15 million years ago, resulting in the formation of the Nördlinger Ries. In addition to this, the museum also showcases how life gradually returned to the Ries natural area following the catastrophic event. This is depicted through various exhibits, illustrations, text panels, films, and interactive media.

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Rieskrater Museum
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Opening hours

The museum is open - with the exceptions below - Tuesday to Sunday at the following times:
November 7th, 2023 to March 22nd, 2024
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m

March 23, 2024 – November 3, 2024
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

The museum is open on public holidays (even if they fall on a Monday).
The museum is closed on: New Year's Day, Shrove Monday, Shrove Tuesday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and Boxing Day.
New Year's Eve is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Clock open.

Admission

0 – 5Free
Adults€5.00
Family€11.00
Pupils€2.00
Single parents with children€6.00
Students€2.00

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Location & Map

Eugene-Shoemaker-Platz 1, Nördlingen

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Rieskrater Museum in Nördlingen, Germany, offers visitors an informative experience focused on the Nördlinger Ries impact crater. The museum provides a comprehensive overview of the crater's formation and its geological significance. Exhibits include rock samples, interactive displays, and informative panels that explain the impact event and its effects on the local landscape. While some visitors appreciate the scientific depth of the information presented, others find the exhibits somewhat dated and in need of modernization. The museum is relatively small, which allows for a quick visit, but some guests feel it could benefit from more engaging, hands-on experiences. The staff is generally described as knowledgeable and helpful. For those interested in geology or the unique history of the region, the Rieskrater Museum offers valuable insights, though it may not appeal as strongly to casual visitors or young children. The museum's location within the historic town of Nördlingen adds to its appeal, allowing visitors to combine their museum visit with exploration of the well-preserved medieval town.

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