Museum Tor zur Urzeit
Museum of Earth history in Brügge with a life-size Tyrannosaurus, Ice Age skeletons and hands-on activities on the geological and life history of Schleswig-Holstein.
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About the museum
The museum "Tor zur Urzeit" (Gateway to Prehistory) is run by the association of the same name, founded on May 5, 2010. The museum director and chairman is the geologist Dr. Gerald Kopp. Its aim is to convey knowledge of the history of the Earth and of life, with a special focus on Schleswig-Holstein, which would not exist in its present form without the Ice Ages.
The exhibition runs from the Paleozoic through the Mesozoic to the Cenozoic. A life-size Tyrannosaurus rex and other dinosaurs represent the prehistoric age, alongside mammoth and cave bear skeletons, a reindeer hunters' camp, and topics such as the causes of the Ice Age, climate change, mineral resources and energy production. Fossils serve as evidence of evolution and are linked with mythical creatures such as the unicorn, dragon and sea serpent.
Life scenes, information boards and hands-on stations make the content tangible. The house offers guided tours, educational programs, excursions, lectures and children's birthday parties, and publishes its own books.
Highlights
- Life-size Tyrannosaurus rex
- Mammoth and cave bear skeleton
- Reindeer hunters' camp from the Ice Age
- Cryptozoology section with unicorn and sea serpent
- Fossil hunting excursions and hands-on activities
Permanent exhibitions
- Erd- und Lebensgeschichte Schleswig-Holsteins – From the Paleozoic to the Ice Age, with dinosaurs, mammoth and cave bear skeletons and a reindeer hunters' camp.
- Kryptozoologie – Mythical creatures such as the unicorn, dragon and sea serpent are linked with fossils as evidence of evolution.
- Operated by
- Tor zur Urzeit e.V.
- Director
- Dr. Gerald Kopp
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | €3.50Children from age 3 and young people |
| Families | –Discount for large families. |
| Guided tour for adult groups (approx. 75 min.) | €75 |
| Guided tour for children's groups (approx. 60 min.) | €50 |
Excursion "Ab in die Kiesgrube": €10 per person, children €5, including museum visit on the excursion day.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Hands-on activities such as casting fossils, Stone Age painting, Stone Age jewelry and "Dinos im Schuhkarton" (Dinos in a Shoebox), identification books for children, and children's birthday parties on prehistoric themes.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bahnhof Bordesholm · 20-min walk
Rail station Bordesholm on the Hamburg–Neumünster–Kiel line; from there about 20 minutes on foot to Brügge.
By car via the A7 (exit Bordesholm), from Kiel via the A215 (exit Blumental) or via the A21 (exit Nettelsee).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours are led by museum director Dr. Kopp; the offerings are staggered by grade level and can be combined with hands-on activities. QR codes at 12 locations link to texts from the museum guide. |
