Primary school (Years 1–4)
The nature of the Messel Pit today and in the past.
Messel 47 million years ago: a rainforest grew around the lake in the Messel Pit. What animals and plants lived here, and how do they differ from those of today?
Topics: Biodiversity, climate change
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