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LWL Museum of Archeology and its collection
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The LWL Museum of Archaeology and Culture, also known as the Westphalian State Museum, is located in Herne. It is a state museum that is part of the Landscape Association Westphalia-Lippe (LWL). The museum is dedicated to showcasing the 250,000-year history of mankind in Westphalia through its exhibitions.
Permanent Exhibition at the LWL Museum
The museum's permanent exhibition is a journey through 250,000 years of history in Westphalia. The presentation is designed to resemble an archaeological excavation landscape, with exhibits displayed in chronological order in their context of discovery. The museum path leads visitors to various excavation sites, which are presented through replicas, images, films, and corresponding soundscapes.
Research Laboratory at the LWL Museum
The museum features a research laboratory where visitors can understand the methods used by archaeologists to investigate the traces of the past. This includes the reconstruction of specific cases similar to criminal investigations. Visitors can learn about methods such as trace search in the soil, facial reconstruction, DNA analysis, layer excavation, age determination, material analysis, and more.
DELWL Museum für Archäologie
DELWL-Museum für Archäologie und Kultur, Westfälisches Landesmuseum
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