Erbdrostenhof Münster
When visiting the city centre of Münster, the magnificent Erbdrostenhof appears quite unexpectedly. Even its entrance gate bears witness to the splendour of the building and is one of the most popular photo motifs in the city. The Erbdrostenhof is one of the jewels in Münster's magnificent townscape. Together with the Dominican Church and the Clemens Church, it forms the "baroque island" in Münster's city centre. The Münster City Museum is located directly opposite.
Outside tours are possible at any time. You can visit the foyer free of charge during opening hours. Free public tours of the building are available on "Open Monument Day" and on previously announced days.
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Walking from the Erbdrostenhof through Münster
Take a leisurely stroll through the pedestrian zone, past the Lamberti Church to Prinzipalmarkt, Münster's "parlour". From there you can also visit the historic Friedenssaal (Peace Hall) in the historic town hall, continue your shopping trip and combine it with a visit to the Picasso Museum or stroll across the Domplatz (Cathedral Square) to Münster Castle.
The baroque Erbdrostenhof in Münster was built as a noble palace by Johann Conrad Schlaun for Münster's Erbdrosten Adolf Heidenreich Freiherr von Droste zu Vischering from 1753 to 1757.
The building was destroyed in the Second World War, but from 1953 to 1970 the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) reconstructed it according to old plans. The LWL maintains the building and houses a collection of historical keyboard instruments there. The Erbdrostenhof is only open to the public during festive events. The historic building is particularly beautifully illuminated during the "Schauraum" campaign in late summer.
Listening tour | Erbdrostenhof
Would you like to learn more about the Erbdrostenhof? Tour guide Stefan Brandenberg will give you an insight into the building where legendary festivities were once celebrated. Immerse yourself in the past and the life of the nobility of the time.
Map | Erbdrostenhof Münster
Service & Offers
- 100 Castles Route
- Guided tours
- for groups
Erbdrostenhof Münster
- Monday08:30 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Tuesday08:30 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Wednesday08:30 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Thursday08:30 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Friday08:30 Uhr bis 15:00 Uhr
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
An Feiertagen und bei Veranstaltungen ist das Foyer geschlossen.
Prices for guided tours
- normal:40,00 €
- The group must not exceed 20 persons.
- The duration of the tour is approx. 45 minutes
- Further information on registration at www.lwl.org
Events at the Erbdrostenhof
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.
Picassoplatz 1
48143 Münster
*Schüler*innen, Auszubildende ab 18, Studierende bis 25, Arbeitslose, Schwerbehinderte, Inhaber*innen der artCard und des Münster-Passes gegen Vorlage
- ermäßigt (*): 10
- Kinder (von 6 bis 17 Jahre): 5
- Eintritt frei (Freundeskreis Pablo Picasso): 0
- Erwachsene: 12
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.
Domplatz 10
48143 Münster
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Wednesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Thursday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Friday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Am zweiten Freitag im Monat hat das Museum von 10 bis 24 Uhr geöffnet.
Entgegen angegeben können die Eintrittspreise in einer anderen Höhe ausfallen. Genaue Informationen beim LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur.
- ermäßigt: 4.5
- Kinder: 0
- Erwachsene: 9
MünsterMittendrin is the city festival for all generations. The big festival on the cathedral square with top act concerts (tickets) and a free, colourful programme for young and old throughout the city centre with many adventure islands and stages.
The top acts 2024:
on Friday evening, the Kölsch rock band "Kasalla" followed by the "Antilopen Gang" and DJ "Alle Farben" invites you to dance at the end;
on Saturday evening the "Donots" celebrate their 30th anniversary with their "special guests"
on Sunday evening, "Clueso" will do the honours on the Domplatz.
Tickets for all Domplatz concerts are now on sale and cost 25 euros plus fees via Eventim (eventim.de) and all known advance booking offices.
Prinzipalmarkt 10
48143 Münster
- normal (ab): 21.6
For three days and nights, Münster becomes a large, well-mixed cocktail of art, culture and "dolce far niente". Illuminations, exhibitions, lounges, live music and a varied gastronomy offer visitors a mix that touches all the senses.
Prinzipalmarkt 10
48143 Münster
- Jugendliche: 0
Places of interest around the Erbdrostenhof
You can experience a lot with me: Events, gastronomy, green spaces and other exciting things to explore. Curious?
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