When can the exhibition Giants be visited?

The special exhibition opens on October 18, 2026. The specified event date is November 12, 2026.

What is the admission fee for the exhibition?

Admission to the special exhibition is included in the experimenta day ticket. Standalone admission for the exhibition is not mentioned in the available information.

What age is the exhibition suitable for?

According to event information, the exhibition is suitable for visitors aged nine and above.

Is there a companion program for school classes?

Yes. For school classes from grade 6, there is an interactive puzzle tour with creative tasks, a folding game, and optionally a giant memo. Bookings are possible on school days from October 19, 2026, to May 30, 2027.

Where is the exhibition located?

The special exhibition is located in the basement of experimenta Heilbronn at Experimenta-Platz in 74072 Heilbronn.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

The exhibition offers texts in simple language and audio information via the apps NaviLens and NaviLensGO. Further details on complete structural accessibility are not mentioned in the available information.

Discover Giants: A Spectacular Journey to the Largest Animals of the Past

Name: Giants – Behemoths of the Past
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-12T23:59:00+01:00
Location: experimenta Heilbronn

Giants in Heilbronn: A Fascinating Journey to the Behemoths of the Past

A 15-meter-long giant snake, an over three-meter-tall giant ape, and a several-ton heavy giant sloth make it visible in the experimenta Heilbronn how enormous life could have been after the dinosaurs. The special exhibition Giants – Behemoths of the Past invites you to view extinct animals from a new perspective and feel small for a moment.

When the Past Suddenly Becomes Giant

Life-size 3D figures, skeletons, and illustrative exhibition elements take you right into a long-lost world. Paraceratherium, the largest known land mammal, Otodus megalodon, the massive giant tooth shark, and Gigantopithecus blacki, an exceptionally large giant ape, become impressive protagonists of a scientific investigation.

The atmosphere of the exhibition combines natural scientific precision with an immediate aesthetic experience. The shapes, proportions, and materials of the exhibits not only convey data but also create a physically palpable relationship to the dimensions of these animals.

Palæontology to Discover and Reflect

Central questions that continue to fascinate are at the forefront: Why could some animals grow so large? What living conditions enabled their gigantism? And why did they disappear from the Earth? The examination of the works does not focus on artworks in the classical sense, but on scientific reconstructions, skeletons, and life-size models that make research tangible and sensuous.

Visitors gain insights into the work of paleontology. Bones, teeth, vertebrae, and footprints become clues from which researchers extract information about the body structure, diet, movement, and habitat of extinct species. Thus, the exhibition connects scientific expertise with cultural education and an interactive artistic experience of a special kind.

From Megalodon to Giant Sloth

Among the impressive animals are the giant snake Titanoboa, measuring around 15 meters in length, the prehistoric rhinoceros Paraceratherium, the over 16-meter-long Otodus megalodon, the six-meter-long giant sloth Megatherium americanum, and the powerful saber-toothed cat relative Smilodon populator. The juxtaposition makes size ratios clear and opens the eye to the diversity of evolution.

The exhibition also builds a bridge to the present. From the history of the extinct giants, questions about the protection of today's large animals like elephants and whales arise. Scientific knowledge thereby becomes the basis for responsibility towards nature.

An Exhibition Experience for Families and School Classes

Giants – Behemoths of the Past is aimed at everyone aged nine and above and is particularly suitable for families, school classes, and curious explorers. For school classes from grade 6, the experimenta offers a companion program with a puzzle tour, creative tasks, and a folding game to take away. The youths take on the role of researchers and explore the exhibition through observation, comparison, and collaborative combination.

Conclusion: Knowledge, Wonder, and a New Perspective on Nature

The special exhibition at the experimenta Heilbronn connects scientific research, illustrative reconstruction, and cultural education into an extraordinary artistic experience. Those who wish to experience giants up close, understand paleontological methods, and reflect on the future of large animals should visit this exhibition live. The aesthetic experience of the massive forms remains as lasting as the realization that size alone does not guarantee survival.