Lette Glass Museum - Alter Hof Herding

A fascinating display of contemporary European glass art awaits you at the Lette Glass Museum in Coesfeld. The foundation stone for the museum was once the private collection of Lilly Ernsting (1930 - 2023). Because she wanted to share her love of glass with others, she founded the museum together with her husband Kurt Ernsting in 1996.

The museum stands on the site of the former Tenth Barn of the Alter Hof Herding, an important part of the history of the district of Lette. Even though the former barn has been replaced by a modern hall made of Ibbenbüren sandstone, part of the historic farmstead is still there: the first vintages of the glass collection are housed in the so-called "Alte Tenne" next to the hall.

The glass museum is run by the Ernsting Foundation Alter Hof Herding, which was founded in 1995 and is also based here.

Let yourself be inspired

The museum entrance
© Münsterland e.V./Christoph Steinweg
In the exhibition rooms
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke
Art in the glass garden
© Münsterland e.V./Christoph Steinweg
In the exhibition rooms
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke
Art made of glass can be so beautiful
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke
At the glass depot
© Münsterland e.V./Sebastian Lehrke

Glass art from several decades

Tracking down and exhibiting new trends in glass art - these are the museum's central concerns. And it succeeds! The large collection is constantly being expanded through new acquisitions. There are also several exhibitions a year. Exhibitions with invited artists on thematic projects as well as those with students from art academies and universities and pupils from glass schools.

But there is not only a lot to discover inside the museum, glass works are also exhibited outside the building. In the glass garden, you can enjoy the colourful world of flowers and plants as well as art.

If you can't get enough of glass, you should also stop by the Glasdepot. It was opened by the Ernstings in 2006 and is located in the neighbouring Höltingshof.

Map | Glass Museum Lette

Service & Offer

  • Indoor
  • Guided tours
  • for groups
  • Autumn
  • Bad weather offer
  • Winter

Glass Museum Coesfeld-Lette

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    closed
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr

Entry

  • normal:
    3,00 €
  • Free admission:
    0,00 €

Combined ticket (museum and depot): 4,00 €

Guided tours on request Fee: € 20.00 plus admission per person

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Letteraner Heat Pump Party By and for the people of Coesfeld
07.11.2026, 14:00 07.11.2026, ca.16:30
Town square Lette, Coesfeld
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On a group bike ride, anyone interested can find out first-hand how heat pumps work in everyday life. The tour will visit two homes in Lette, where the owners will share their experiences – from the decision-making process and necessary renovation work right through to the installation and operation of the system. They will also discuss any challenges they’ve faced, potential pitfalls and helpful tips.

The meeting point is at 2 pm at the Heimathaus in Lette. Organised by CoesfeldZero in cooperation with the City of Coesfeld’s Climate Management team, the event offers a straightforward and impartial introduction to heat pumps. All questions are welcome.

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07.11.2026, 14:00 07.11.2026, ca.16:30
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Town square Lette
Bruchstraße 2
48653 Coesfeld
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