Religio - The Westphalian Museum of Religious Culture

Located in the charming old town of Telgte, the RELiGIO invites you to discover the religious life of people from the past and present. The Westphalian Museum of Religious Culture looks back on a long history: it was founded in 1934 as a pilgrimage and local history museum and started with an exhibition of contemporary nativity scenes at Christmas time.

Dialogue of religions and cultures

The name RELiGIO is meant to refer to the connection between region and religion. For the exhibits have a strong connection to Westphalia. But the museum goes beyond its borders and also presents religious art and culture from other countries. Thus, the institution has a total of seven active collection areas: from world religions to everyday culture to modern art.

Let yourself be inspired

The museum from the outside in the evening
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Entrance of the museum in Telgte
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Exhibits in the museum
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Religion is the keyword at the exhibitions of the RELiGIO
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Here you will find interesting objects from all over the world
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Exhibits in the museum
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting

Religion in the region and outside

Religion is the keyword for the exhibitions at RELiGIO. You can see interesting objects from all over the world in the permanent exhibition and in the changing special exhibitions. Until today, there is also a large special exhibition with contemporary nativity scenes during the winter season. The most valuable work of art is the Telgte Hunger Cloth from 1623. The 7.4 m × 4.4 m linen cloth contains 33 picture panels made in fillet stitching. The depictions describe the suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ as well as models of the Passion from the Old Testament.

Map | Religio in Telgte

Service & Offer

  • Indoor
  • Guided tours
  • barrier-free
  • for groups
  • Bad weather offer

RELíGIO Westphalian Museum for Religious Culture

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr

Für angemeldete Gruppen und Schulklassen sind auch Termine außerhalb der regulären Öffnungszeiten möglich.

Sonderöffnungszeiten:
Karfreitag, 11 - 18 Uhr
Ostermontag 11 - 18 Uhr
Pfingstmontag 11 - 18 Uhr
1. Weihnachtstag 14 - 18 Uhr
2. Weihnachtstag 11 - 18 Uhr
Neujahr 14 - 18 Uhr

Mariä Geburtsmarkt, Heilig Abend, 31. Dezember geschlossen

Museum admission

  • normal:
    7,00 €
  • Children:
    0,00 €
  • Youth:
    0,00 €
  • Free admission:
    0,00 €
  • Groups:
    6,00 €

Prices forexhibition collection only

Adults €5, concessions €4*, children and young people up to the age of 21: free admission*Discounts

: Groups of 12 or more people, students (with the students (with the exception of "Studium im Alter") and members of the Heimatverein Telgte.

Enquiries for further guided tours and themed tours to +49 - 2504 - 93 120 or besucherservice@telgte.de


Events at the Religio

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Through forest and heath: habitats on an inland dune Experience biodiversity in the Münsterland park landscape
01.09.2026, 11:00 01.09.2026, ca.13:30
Telgte, Telgte
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Hidden in the middle of the Klatenberge forest lies a relic from the past: the last juniper heath in the district of Warendorf. What makes the heath so special? How did it come about? Which animals and plants can be found there that can cope with the sometimes extreme environmental conditions thanks to special adaptations? We get to the bottom of these and other questions on the four and a half kilometre hike, which not only takes us across the picturesque heathland, but also through sparse forest. The tour ends at the Heidehotel Waldhütte, where you can stop for a bite to eat and round off the tour in a culinary way.

The event is organised as part of the EU and state-funded project "Experience places of biodiversity in the Münsterland park landscape" and is aimed at adults and older young people who are interested in nature.

Participation is free of charge. Registration via erlebnisorte@nabu-station.de is required.

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01.09.2026, 11:00 01.09.2026, ca.13:30
Location
Telgte
Kapellenstraße 2
48291 Telgte
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Dank einer Projektförderung durch die EU und das Land NRW ist die Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung kostenfrei.

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4 Tips for Religio

  • In the nearby Dümmert Park recreation area, you will discover a small mill at the Emstor. It is reminiscent of the former grain mills from the 19th century. A great photo motif!
  • By the way, you can have a great picnic in Dümmert Park. A perfect way to end a visit to the museum!
  • Telgte is home to numerous monuments and sculptures. One of them is the horse's head very close to the RELiGIO. The bronze sculpture represents a central act in the purchase of horses at the centuries-old market of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary - which still takes place today.
  • When touring the old town of Telgte, a visit to the pilgrimage chapel is a must. The main attraction of the building is the image of Our Lady of Sorrows (origin around 1370), which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

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