The permanent exhibition leads through 250,000 years of history much like an archaeological landscape. In addition to typical find sites such as graves, wells, and remains of buildings, the archaeological work is also presented. One of the most spectacular discoveries in recent years was made by LWL archaeologists on the "Holy Mountain of Sauerland", the Wilzenberg in the Hochsauerlandkreis. The approximately 100 artifacts, weapons, and pieces of jewelry were intentionally deposited more than 2,200 years ago. Why? This is answered by the tour through the permanent exhibition and the restoration workshop.
Additionally, the museum also regularly presents special exhibitions such as "Stonehenge" - a collaboration with the British Museum in London. Together, international scientists explored Europe's probably most famous archaeological monument. The landscape around the structure built in England over 4,000 years ago during the Neolithic period contrasts with the exhibition of contemporary development and current man-made landscapes in Westphalia.
