Research tour (2h)
Look over the shoulders of researchers.
Be there when researchers expose oil shale and examine fossils. Experience how fossils are identified, exposed, and possibly recovered. Learn about the significance of the Messel finds in research and the results of their investigation.
Route
Approx. 3 km, 60 meters elevation gain, up to 12% gradient.
Prices
Adults: €14
Concessions*: €11
Children under 6: free
Family ticket**: €35
Maximum number of participants: 25 people
* Children aged 6 to 17, students, apprentices, BFD/FSJ/FÖJ participants, people with severe disabilities, and holders of a Museum Pass issued by the German Museum Association (Deutscher Museumsbund e.V.).
** Applies to families of up to 5 people (1–2 adults and 1–4 children aged up to 17). With the Hessen Family App, you receive a 20% discount on the family ticket (please note: not applicable for online bookings, but only when paying on site. We recommend booking the tour in advance by telephone on +49 (0) 6159 71759-0 or by email at service@welterbe-grube-messel.de.)
Children under 6 and carers accompanying people with a ‘B’ mark on their disability card are admitted free of charge.
Tickets & inquiries
Tickets can also be booked on site, subject to availability. However, we recommend registering in advance by phone at +49 (0) 6159 71759-0 or booking online.
Th 28.05.
10:30 - 12:30h
Th 02.07.
10:30 - 12:30h
Fr 10.07.
10:30 - 12:30h
Fr 17.07.
10:30 - 12:30h
Th 20.08.
10:30 - 12:30h
Th 27.08.
10:30 - 12:30h
Th 03.09.
10:30 - 12:30h
Welterbe Grube Messel GGmbH
Rossdörfer Str. 108
64409 Messel
Mail: service@welterbe-grube-messel.de
Phone: +49 (0) 6159 71759 – 0