Stiftung Neanderthal Museum
About the funder
The Neanderthal Museum Foundation is a non-profit foundation under civil law based in Mettmann. It operates the internationally renowned Neanderthal Museum dedicated to the research and communication of human history with a focus on the Neanderthals. Since its opening in 1996, the foundation has combined exhibitions, research projects, and educational programs. Funding is provided through admission fees, donations, and grants – including those from the NRW Foundation. Special commitment is given to barrier-free access and innovative communication formats.
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Mission & Vision
The Neanderthal Museum Foundation pursues the mission of serving as a mediating platform between scientific research on human evolution and the general public. It presents complex research findings in an accessible manner, preserves cultural heritage, and provides sustainable educational offerings. Through targeted funding programs and barrier-free formats, the topic of "becoming human" is made tangible for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Target groups
The funding programs and initiatives of the Neanderthal Museum Foundation are aimed at visitors of all ages and backgrounds interested in human and natural sciences, school classes and daycare centers as extracurricular learning venues with guided tours and workshops, research institutions and students for collaborations and conferences, families and leisure groups for interactive experiences, as well as people with disabilities through barrier-free offerings.