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. Thanks to its unusual concept and location in the middle of Münster's Allwetterzoo , it offers a wealth of information and attractions about horses. On 1,000 square metres of exhibition space, the museum is dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the horse in Westphalia in an informative and entertaining way.
Numerous hands-on and media stations as well as exciting original objects provide insights into the centuries-long relationship between horse and man. Visitors also meet the imposing "Polydor", one of the most successful breeding stallions of all time, learn exciting details about the life of a pit horse and experience the world from the point of view of the noble animals.
The riding simulators are particularly popular with children, where they can try out the three gaits of walk, trot and gallop. The interactive carriage simulator is also a real crowd-puller: high on the carriage stand of a historic "wagonette", visitors can choose between a leisurely carriage ride across meadows and bridges or a sporty ride through an obstacle course.
In addition to the exciting permanent exhibition, the Westphalian Horse Museum regularly presents special exhibitions on various topics. The focus is - of course - the horse, but there are also exhibitions on other animals. Particularly popular is the renowned photo exhibition "Wildlife Photographer of the Year", which the Horse Museum has been showing every winter since 2012.
The "Hippomaxx" arena is located right next to the museum building. Here you can experience horses up close and in action: Shows and demonstrations on various horse breeds and riding styles take place regularly in the riding arena. For the youngest horse fans, there is the "Get up close to the horse!" campaign, where children can gain their first experience with a horse.
There are even more "real" horses in the adjacent children's and horse park. Various breeds of horses live in the spacious horse enclosure, just waiting to be stroked by guests young and old.
Öffnungszeiten am 24.12. und 31.12
09:00 - 12:30 Uhr
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Öffnungszeiten am 25.12., 26.12., 01.01.
09:00 - 16:30 Uhr
The visit to the Horse Museum is included in the Zoo admission. Groups of 20 or more: Adults €19.90, children €10.90, schoolchildren/students/apprentices €13.90, senior citizens €16.90.
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Number of participants: max. 25 people
The visit to the Horse Museum is included in the Zoo admission.
Groups of 20 or more: Adults € 13.90, children € 6.90
The climate has an impact on the earth and on us humans, and this is precisely what the special exhibition at the LWL Museum of Natural History is about. Guests are taken on a journey through the past, present and future on 1,000 square metres and can become active climate researchers themselves. The exhibition appeals to all the senses and offers interesting facts for young and old.
At this event, not only people but also elephants get to enjoy themselves.
With tasty apples and bananas and cucumbers, guests of the Allwetterzoos Münster are allowed to feed the large elephants from their hands, free of charge.
Depending on the weather, the feedings can take place indoors and outdoors.
*Der Eintritt zur Fütterung ist im Eintritt in den Allwetterzoo inbegriffen.
The name panda is Nepali and means "bamboo eater" - the favourite food of the small mammals. But the odd piece of fruit is also part of the menu.
*Der Eintritt für die Fütterung ist bereits im Eintrittsticket zum Allwetterzoo enthalten.
Grab a fish and feed your favourite tailcoats yourself.
Please make sure to feed the penguins only in the water.
The food is provided by the keepers and is free of charge.
*Der Eintritt für die Fütterung ist bereits im Eintrittsticket zum Allwetterzoo enthalten.
The Californian sea lions at the Seal Haven are happy to show off their amazing skills in a show.
It's never boring for the sea lions thanks to the shows and training sessions. Guests at the show certainly won't be bored either. In addition to breathtaking feats in an idyllic setting, the animal keepers tell exciting stories about the animals' origins.
Der Eintritt zum Robbenhaven ist im Eintritt zum Allwetterzoo enthalten.
Um eine Spende wird gebeten.