Museums in the Münsterland

Münsterland has a rich museum landscape. Almost every town invites you to go on a journey of discovery with its small and large museums. Museums run lovingly and by volunteers are lined up with top-class art museums. Look far back into the past, be surprised by tradition and lifestyle and marvel at great masterpieces."Look, marvel and experience" is the motto of many museums and "Participation expressly desired" is not only aimed at children. Changing exhibitions, workshops, guided tours and events always provide new excitement and a worthwhile repeat visit.

Use our list of museums in the Münsterland and plan a visit to one during your next stay in the Münsterland. Especially convenient for cyclists: a cycle path is guaranteed to lead to most museums.

Art museums in Münsterland

Museum Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso Art Museum Münster
© Kunstmuseum Pablo Picasso Münster
In Münster
A unique exhibition and great special exhibition put the Pablo Picasso Art Museum in the first rank of museums in Münsterland.
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LWL Museum LWL Museum for Art and Culture
© LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
For art and culture in Münster
The LWL Museum of Art and Culture in Münster is a true star in the cultural sky in Münsterland. Here, unique art is conveyed in an outstanding way.
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rock'n'pop museum rock'n'pop museum
© Münsterland e.V. / Sebastian Lehrke
in Gronau
Experience the history of rock and pop. The unique museum offers an unforgettable insight.
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FARB The FARB from the outside
© Stadt Borken
The Forum Altes Rathaus Borken - FARB for short - is the new cultural venue in the centre of Borken and the town's museum.
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Historical museums in the Münsterland

School Museum School Museum Ahaus
© Münsterland e.V.
In Ahaus
The lovingly compiled exhibition at Ahaus Castle invites visitors on a journey back in time to school history.
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Sandstone Museum The Baumberg Sandstone Museum
© Baumberger Sandstein Museum / Wilfried Pinsdorf
In Havixbeck
Sandstone has changed the Münsterland. The Baumberger Sandstone Museum tells how.
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LWL Roman Museum The LWL Roman Museum in Haltern am See
© Stadtagentur Haltern am See
In Haltern am See
World history was written in Haltern am See. The LWL Roman Museum shows more about this.
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Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum Mühlenhof Münster
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
In Münster
The Mühlenhof open-air museum is a wonderful place to learn and discover more about people's lives in the previous century.
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House Nottbeck kulturgut Haus Nottbeck
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
In Oelde
Between meadow orchards and fragrant fields, the Haus Nottbeck cultural estate in Oelde is far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A little insider tip!
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Liesborn Abbey Lieborn Abbey in Wadersloh
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
A real gem for culture lovers is Liesborn Abbey in Wadersloh. Here, history is excitingly told behind historic walls.
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Falkenhof Museum Falkenhof Museum in Rheine
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
In the heart of the city of Rheine, the historic Falkenhof offers a very special cultural treasure in its museum.
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Vischering Castle Vischering Castle
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
In Lüdinghausen
One of the most beautiful castles in Münsterland has developed into one of the most interesting cultural centres. We wouldn't be surprised if a knight came out of the castle right away.
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kult in Vreden Entrance area of the kult
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
Cultural History Centre
The kult in Vreden combines state-of-the-art architecture, culture, history and science under one roof.
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RELiGIO RELiGIO in Telgte
© Stephan Kube
In Telgte
The RELiGIO in Telgte invites you to discover the religious life of the people of the present and the past. The Telgte Hunger Cloth is considered the most valuable work of art.
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Bell Museum Westphalian Bell Museum Gescher
© Hans Essling
In Gescher
The museum invites you to explore the phenomenon of the bell in a variety of ways. You can research and try things out at the hands-on stations.
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FARB The FARB from the outside
© Stadt Borken
The Forum Altes Rathaus Borken - FARB for short - is the new cultural venue in the centre of Borken and the town's museum.
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Peace Hall The Peace Hall in Münster
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
In Münster
The Peace Hall in Münster's Gothic Town Hall owes its name to the conclusion of the Spanish-Dutch Peace. Various relics commemorate the event to this day.
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Industrial museums in the Münsterland

LWL textile plant Textile plant Bocholt
© LWL-Industriemuseum Textilwerk Bocholt
In Bocholt
The LWL-TextilWerk looks back impressively on the textile history of the city of Bocholt. Where once thousands worked, today stands the most important industrial museum in the region.
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Nature museums in Münsterland

Natural History Museum Dinosaurs in the LWL Natural History Museum
© Steinweg, LWL
In Münster
Fascination Universe. The LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium is a truly special place. Learn more about our impressive and beautiful planet.
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Horse Museum Westphalian Horse Museum Münster
© D. Morsey
In Münster
A museum of a special kind. If you love horses or want to learn more about these animals, a visit to the Westphalian Horse Museum is an absolute must.
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Klipp Klapp Children's Museum Klipp Klapp Children's Museum in Oelde
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
A paradise for little explorers and big adventurers. The Klipp Klapp children's museum in Oelde guarantees fun and enjoyment.
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Draiflessen Collection
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting

We have tested the Draiflessen Collection for you

Fancy a very special visit to a museum? The small town of Mettingen is home to one of the most impressive art museums in the region: the Draiflessen Collection. Originally started as a private collection of the Brenninkmeyer family, it is now open to the public. Our colleague Lars took a closer look at the exhibition and reports on his visit on the MünsterlandBlog.

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The most beautiful cultural tours

Art meets monastery Changing art exhibitions at Gravenhorst Abbey
© Münsterland e.V./ Philipp Fölting
A look behind the scenes of an art exhibition
3 days | from 259,- € Contemporary art interacting with historical walls - the DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst in northern Münsterland invites you to get to know this exciting combination during an individual guided tour.
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Castle meets Schlaun The Erbdrostenhof is a jewel in Münster
© Münsterland e.V.
On the trail of the Baroque master builder
2 days | from 169,- € The architecture of the baroque master builder J.C. Schlaun is still famous far beyond the borders of Münsterland. Get to know some of the buildings on this trip.
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