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Münster Castle

Münster Castle

Of course, Münster Castle is a must-see when visiting Münster. The building is a great starting point for a stroll through the streets of the city centre. There are numerous sights in the immediate vicinity of the castle that you should definitely plan some time to visit.

From the prince-bishop's residence to the university

Münster Castle was the prince-bishop's residence until 1803. The architect Johann Conrad Schlaun built the Baroque structure for Münster's penultimate prince-bishop, Maximilian Friedrich von Königsegg-Rothenfels.
The 91-metre-long three-wing complex with a five-aisle central risalit is elegantly designed through the use of red brick and light-coloured sandstone. In 1945, the castle was severely damaged by bombs. Between 1947 and 1953, it was rebuilt according to old plans, at least in its outer appearance.

A castle becomes a knowledge centre

Today it is the seat of the administration of Münster University. The Institute of Botany of the Department of Biology of the University of Münster, which was built at the end of the 19th century, is located in the palace garden. At the same time, the Botanical Garden of the Institute is located there, which occasionally invites visitors to public guided tours. But even without a guided tour, a visit is very much worthwhile.

The city's attitude to life is clearly shaped by the university. The countless students populate the city's beer gardens and public squares, especially in good weather. The bicycle as the main means of transport naturally fits in particularly well with this relaxed lifestyle. The Schlossplatz is a popular venue for events throughout the year. The"Tournament of Winners" or the "Send", Münster's large folk festival, have their regular place here.

Listening Journey | Münster Castle

Münster Castle has lots of exciting stories in store for you. Join Dr. Eckhard Kluth, curator of the EMU, on a journey through time from the laying of the foundation stone to the current use of the palace and the famous palace garden.

The best experiences at Münster Castle

Map | Münster Castle

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  • 100 Castles Route
  • Park at the house
  • Admission free / free of charge

Events at Münster Castle

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Nudes. Art from the TATE, London
10.11.2023, 10:00 14.04.2024, 18:00
LWL Museum for Art and Culture, Münster
Organiser: LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
Exhibition

The nude is a timeless art motif that fascinates, outrages, excites and inspires through its diversity and possibilities of representation. In the exhibition, ways of interpreting the nude and its art-historical development from the 19th to the 21st century are illuminated. Themes such as the male gaze on the female body and the question of gender and identity are addressed. The works from Tate London are presented in groups, ranging from historical depictions of the nude to politically charged and fragile representations. They are complemented by works by artists such as Edvard Munch and August Macke from the Münster collection.

Time
10.11.2023, 10:00 14.04.2024, 18:00
Location
Opening hours
Opening hours
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr

Am 2. Freitag im Monat hat das Museum von 10 Uhr - 24 Uhr geöffnet (bei freiem Eintritt ab 18 Uhr).

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Eintrittspreise Sammlung

Am zweiten Freitag im Monat von 18 Uhr bis 24 Uhr ist der Eintritt frei.

  • ermäßigt: 4.5
  • Kinder (bis einschließlich 17 Jahre): 0
  • Eintritt frei (Inhaber der LWL-MuseumsCard): 0
  • Erwachsene: 9
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4 Tips for Münster Castle

  • Only a few metres away is the Aasee with its green spaces and beautiful lakeside paths. On a walk around the lake, look out for the numerous sculptures.
  • The"Kleine Kiepenkerl" is an institution in Münster. This is not only due to the traditional Westphalian cuisine, but also to the historic interior.
  • The "Promenade", Münster's cycle path around the old town, passes directly by the castle and offers connections to many interesting cycle routes in and around Münster.
  • You can easily reach the LWL Museum of Art and Culture on foot. Since its opening, the museum has been one of the city's cultural highlights.

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The Münsterlandblog

Summer night cinema at Münster Castle Summer night cinema at Münster Castle
© Kerstin Clev
We tested the summer night cinema at the castle for you

Films under the open sky: Every summer the Schlossplatz in Münster becomes a cinema for a few weeks. But is this special cinema experience worth it? Our colleague Kerstin Clev tells you in her blog post. On the MünsterlandBlog she tells you about her visit to the summer night cinema at Münster Castle.

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