Droste Museum in Hülshoff Castle

At one time, Hülshoff Castle was the centre of social life for the family of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. Here she socialised with the Westphalian nobility and with relatives and friends. The Droste Museum in the castle near Havixbeck gives a vivid impression of the lifestyle of the Münster landed gentry during the Classicism and Biedermeier periods and you can find out more about the habits of the poet, who was born at Burg Hülshoff and spent her childhood and youth here. After visiting the museum, you can take a walk through the baroque park or enjoy a meal in the restaurant in the castle cellar or in the castle courtyard.

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How did the aristocracy live during the Classicist and Biedermeier periods?
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Get to know the poet in the museum
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Discover the seven rooms of her birthplace: Hülshoff Castle
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The Droste Museum is located on the mezzanine floor of the castle
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The exhibition in the manor house leads through several living rooms
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Gain insights into the lifestyles of the Münster nobility
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting

A Westphalian aristocratic family

The Droste Museum is located on the ground floor of the manor house and contains six former living rooms of the family. On display are, among other things, the small reception room, the large dining room with the family portraits and the richly stocked library. The approximately 5,000 books represent the stock of literature that the poet found in her youth.

The magnificent garden room with a view of the park can also be visited. The living rooms reflect the living conditions of an aristocratic family at the beginning of the 19th century and provide an insight into the lifestyles of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff's family. The exhibits also include individual personal items and memorabilia.

There is detailed information about the estate itself, a former knight's seat that has been in the family since 1417. Visitors can also take a personalised tour of the museum with an audio guide.

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A plunge into the wintry moat

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff was born two months prematurely and was therefore weak and sickly throughout her life. According to tradition, the premature birth was caused by her mother falling into the frozen castle moat. From then on, Maria Catharina Plettendorf took over the care of the seven-month-old as a wet nurse. Thanks to her care, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff survived the first months, which is why she maintained a close relationship with her throughout her life.

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  • Indoor
  • Guided tours
  • for groups
  • Bad weather offer
Note: Opening hours

The museum is currently undergoing refurbishment. The date of the museum’s reopening will be announced in due course. The park and the DROSTE1797 café-restaurant are open.

Events at the Droste-Museum Hülshoff

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Winter Dreams The enchanting meeting place
06.11.2026, 11:00 08.11.2026, 18:00
Hülshoff Castle, Havixbeck
Organiser: Kreis Coesfeld
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Three days full of inspiration, enjoyment and winter magic

As the days grow shorter and the evenings become cosier, Winterträume opens its doors at Hülshoff Castle: from 6 to 8 November 2026, this historic moated castle in the Münsterland region will provide the backdrop for a winter experience brimming with inspiration, enjoyment and a festive atmosphere. Around 120 carefully selected exhibitors, a varied programme of events and sparkling light installations make ‘Winter Dreams’ a highlight in the region’s events calendar.

Time
06.11.2026, 11:00 08.11.2026, 18:00
Location
Hülshoff Castle
Schonebeck 6
48329 Havixbeck
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Öffnungszeiten vom 06.11.2026 to 08.11.2026
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    11:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    11:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Prices
Winterträume Messe

Eintrittskarten sind vor Ort an der Tageskasse oder online über wintertraeume.com erhältlich. Eintrittskarten gelten für den Eintritt für 1 Person für 1 Messetag. Online-Tickets sind günstiger als reguläre Tageskassen-Tickets. Änderungen vorbehalten. 

  • ermäßigt (nur mit Schwerbehindertenausweis): 11
  • Kinder (4 bis 16 Jahre): 2
  • Erwachsene (1 Veranstaltungstag): 12
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4 tips for the Droste-Museum Hülshoff

  • You can be guided through the museum by the audio or video guide or you can book a personally accompanied group tour.
  • Haus Rüschhaus near Münster and Hülshoff Castle are not only historically linked. The Lyrikweg, an explorative outdoor museum, actually connects them!
  • For all those who would like to visit both houses, there is the combined ticket Burg Hülshoff & Haus Rüschhaus.
  • After the museum tour, it's worth stopping by the Café Restaurant Droste 1797 or the Droste Kiosk 2020.

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