The Ice Age with ‘Orsa’ – the Neanderthal

A broad nose, receding forehead, prominent brow ridges – typical features of a Neanderthal!
In ‘Orsa's World’, the Neanderthal Orsa invites you into his everyday life in a multimedia projection.

The installation features three projections in a loop. There is a break of about four minutes between each projection, during which all objects are visible. The audio is in German, and English subtitles are provided.

The content is suitable for people aged 10 and above.

Orsa the Neanderthal – Duration: 5:28 min

Orsa comes to life as a digital reconstruction and tells stories of hunting, community and survival. He provides insights into the culture, tools, and challenges of the last ice age.

Ice Age – Duration: 6:10 min

Step into the fascinating world of the Ice Age. Witness the dramatic climate changes that shaped the Swiss landscape and encounter megafauna such as mammoths, woolly rhinoceroses, cave bears and other animals in animated scenes combined with real fossils.

Human kinship – Duration: 5:35 min

Discover the intertwined history of human evolution: from the classic family tree to the latest findings about our diverse ancestors – and learn why part of the Neanderthal lives on in us today.