Events in Münster

Discover how birds learnt to fly and how whales and lizards learnt to swim. Find out how dinosaurs communicated with each other and how they were able to grow into such giants. Find out why our gardens and streets are still teeming with dinosaurs today.

On over 850 square metres, the permanent exhibition answers exciting questions about the life and evolution of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Immerse yourself in a world full of strange yet familiar colours, sounds and life forms. See how palaeontologists in Westphalia continue to find rare fossils and what is possible today to breathe new life into fossilised bones. In addition to a large number of skeletons, models, specimens and real fossils, interactive media, animations and films provide an exciting change of pace.

Take advantage of the many opportunities to join in with the interactive activities and gain your own experiences. Be prepared for surprises!

Did water buffalo and sabre-toothed cats really once live in Westphalia? The LWL Museum of Natural History of the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) is now bringing these animals back to life.

In the 320 square metre exhibition, visitors to the museum can experience visitors experience the coming and going of animals and plants on a journey through time with over 900 exhibits. The exhibition includes original artefacts from Ice Age bone finds of vanished and impressive animal species.

In the 19th century, names such as Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace and Alexander von Humboldt characterise the world of natural sciences. At the same time, volunteer researchers from Münster set out to explore the region's nature and secure objects and research findings - the foundation stones of today's natural science collections for Westphalia-Lippe with a total of over 2.3 million collection objects. The special exhibition "Vom Fach" provides an exciting insight into the museum's collections with around 3,300 exhibits on 400 square metres.

Picasso's "Dove of Peace" symbolises the hope for a peaceful future. The studio exhibition at the Picasso Museum is dedicated to the genesis of this iconic work. On display are around 30 lithographs, etchings and linocuts from the museum's collection, which shed light on Picasso's exploration of the themes of "war" and "peace". The exhibition offers a deep insight into Picasso's artistic reflections and his view of global political changes.

The special exhibition "Genes - Diversity of Life" offers a fascinating insight into the world of genes and their complexity and diversity over an area of 1,000 square metres. From the significance of a gene to epigenetics and gene therapy, genetic topics are explained to visitors in a way that is easy to understand.

The exhibition shows interactively and inclusively how genes influence appearance and behaviour and have shaped historical events.

Topics such as genetic engineering, hereditary diseases and epigenetic influences are highlighted. Chromosome sculptures guide visitors through the exhibition area.

The exhibition offers a new look at the works of the expressionist artist on his 150th birthday. In the exhibition, guests will encounter paintings, pastels, drawings and lithographs. These include a hand-coloured lithograph.

The works often deal with the harmony between man and nature as well as unconventional lifestyles.

The exhibition also critically scrutinises the depiction of female nudes and the influence of the colonialist perspective of Mueller's work.

Zebras, ostriches and eland are just some of the animals on our large African enclosure. The animals are particularly easy to observe during feeding time.

The enclosure can be viewed from many places, including a small high stand, a pavilion with binoculars, bridges, footbridges and the normal visitor path to watch the various inhabitants of Africa feed.

Join the University of Münster on the MS Wissenschaft, which is touring Germany as part of the "Science Year 2024 - Freedom". The floating science centre will dock in Münster's city harbour, near the Kunsthalle, from 18 to 22 July 2024.

In addition to the exhibition for experiencing, participating and coming together in the belly of the converted cargo ship, scientists from the University of Münster will be offering "Meet the Scientist" and "Dialogues on Deck" from 18 to 21 July. Our internal partners are the Käte Hamburger Centre for Advanced Study in Law (EViR), which is also part of the exhibition with an exhibit, the Philosophical Seminar, the Centre for Islamic Theology (ZIT), Catholic Theology, Protestant Theology and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research (ZIN). An external partner is the City of Münster with the Münster City Archive.

In addition, other researchers at the university have explored the concept of freedom in their respective fields. After all, what do they actually understand by the term freedom and how do they research its many aspects and forms?

The results can be seen in a small poster exhibition: Also on deck are the contents on posters by Dr Anna-Maria Balbach (Department of German Studies), Andrew Lepke (Department of Ancient History), Dr Markus Seidel and Julia Göhner (Centre for Philosophy of Science), Nate Wessalowski (Department of Communication Studies), Dr Roman Turczynski (Department of Political Science), and Prof Michael Custodis (Department of Musicology).

The AFO will also be presenting the current issue of its academic comic project "Ask Sophie!", which provides richly illustrated answers to questions submitted by young and old about freedom.

Admission is free. Registration is not required.

The hands-on exhibition in the belly of the converted cargo ship MS Wissenschaft will be open from 18 to 22 July 2024 from 10.00 to 18.30. Children, young people and families in particular are invited to the floating science centre. Admission is free. The University of Münster's events on the deck of the ship will take place from 18 to 21 July 2024.

The University of Münster events will take place in the following period:

• 18.07. 16.00 to 18.00
  
• 19.07. 16.00 to 17.30 and 18.30 to 19.15
  
• 20.07. 15.30 to 17.00
  
• 21.07. 15.30 to 17.00
  

The largest funfair in the Münsterland region: Showmen from all over Germany present nostalgic attractions as well as the latest rides. From the fast-paced roller coaster to the romantic chain carousel, there is something for every taste. The culinary offerings range from hearty and hearty to international and exotic to sugary sweet. The "pot market" is a tradition, where bargain hunters can get their hands on everything from flower pots to frying pans. The highlight on Friday evening is the big fireworks display.

Zebras, ostriches and eland are just some of the animals on our large African enclosure. The animals are particularly easy to observe during feeding time.

The enclosure can be viewed from many places, including a small high stand, a pavilion with binoculars, bridges, footbridges and the normal visitor path to watch the various inhabitants of Africa feed.