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