State Museum of Prehistory
So close to the stars: On celestial paths through our cultural history
In 2002, the Nebra Sky Disc, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was handed over to the State Museum. With the exhibition of this oldest concrete representation of the heavens, the cultural site became part of the "Sky Trails" tourist route and secured itself a place among the most important archaeological museums in Central Europe. The museum began to breathe history as early as 1911, when it was modelled on the Porta Nigra in Trier. Today, a lively tour with numerous archaeological finds leads around the atrium of the building. History from the Palaeolithic Age to the early modern period is brought to life and exciting special exhibitions constantly provide new insights.
Richard-Wagner-Straße 9, 06114, Halle (Saale)
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Audio Guide
Events
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 9:00-17:00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00-18:00
Closed on 24 & 31 December
News
- Special exhibition: "Monasteries. Plundered. In the turmoil of the peasant uprisings" (28 June 2025 to 30 November 2025)
- Special exhibition: "The shaman" (27 March 2026 to 1 November 2026)
- Permanent exhibition: "Spiritual power"
- Permanent exhibition: "Changing people"
- Permanent exhibition: "Change of life"
- Permanent exhibition: "Bronze intoxication"
- Permanent exhibition: "Born in embers"
- Permanent exhibition: "The invention of the Germanic tribes"
- Permanent exhibition: "Barbarian power"
- Permanent exhibition: "Twilight of the kings"
- Permanent exhibition: "Clash of civilisations"
- Permanent exhibition: "Reign of God"
- Permanent exhibition: "Victory of the mind"
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Simply see more with the Halle Card
The Halle Card opens the door to twelve excellent museums, includes a guided tour of the beautiful historic city centre and a visit to Germany's only Zoo of Halle. Free travel by bus and train allows you to explore the city in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.
Further information and tickets here.
Member of the "Hallesche Museen Schlüsselbund" campaign
1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026
As part of the museum network's "Hallesche Museen Schlüsselbund" campaign, visitors pay 1x the full admission price and 11x the reduced price. In addition, they receive a sticker together with their ticket at each museum they visit, which they stick onto a collection card with a map of all the museums. Anyone who has managed to collect all the keys will receive the Golden Key of the Museum Network in May 2026, which entitles them to free admission to all participating museums for one year.
Further information here.