Years 11–13
Of primeval horses and other vertebrates.
Horses are not the only animals to have changed since the Eocene epoch: the Messel Pit represents a period in which many important groups of mammals formed. Together with other living creatures, their ecosystem has been preserved in the oil shale. Paleontological researchers are reconstructing this past world, which may also teach us something about our climate future.
Topics: Ecology, biodiversity, and evolution
School programme & Workshop
Our offerings are based on the curriculum of the state of Hesse and can be booked in two formats:
The school programme lasts two hours and is more educational and informative. The program takes place exclusively in the mine.
The workshop lasts a total of three hours and combines a one-hour mine tour with a two-hour practical module for active participation. Only bookable from March to October.
Prices
School programme
€160 per group (max. 35 students)
Workshop
€240 per group (max. 15 students)
€360 per group (max. 30 students)
Important information
A document containing guidelines, an information sheet for students, and directions can be downloaded here.
We would like to draw your attention to an offer from the Hessian Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. All public schools in Hesse have the opportunity to book a KulturBus for trips to extracurricular learning locations in Hesse as part of cultural education. The costs for using the bus are covered by the state of Hesse. You can find more information here.
Enquiry
For further information and to arrange an appointment, please use the “Request programme” form or call +49 (0) 6159 71759-0.
Welterbe Grube Messel GGmbH
Rossdörfer Str. 108
64409 Messel
Mail: service@welterbe-grube-messel.de
Phone: +49 (0) 6159 71759 – 0