Fascination Universe: The LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium in Münster is an impressive place to get to know all the facets of the universe. Whether it is the remains of long-forgotten species or the endless expanses of space, the museum offers its visitors an unforgettable insight into these fascinating worlds. In addition to unique objects such as the world's largest ammonite and the original swimming dinosaurs, which are unique in Germany, there are also impressive shows in the planetarium. See the world from a different perspective and experience this wonderful planet in a completely different way at the LWL Museum of Natural History.
The LWL Museum of Natural History has a variety of fascinating special exhibitions in store for its visitors. Have you always wanted to learn more about special events in space or understand the human body better? Then simply visit one of the numerous special exhibitions and learn more about the respective topic. The changing exhibitions always offer unusual perspectives on the blue planet and special natural phenomena, leaving no visitor untouched.
We also regularly inform you about special exhibitions and workshop afternoons in our calendar of events.
Feiertags von 9.00-18.00 Uhr geöffnet
Wechselnde Showtermine innerhalb der Öffnungszeiten des Museums.
An Feiertagen Programm wie an Sonntagen.
24.12. Sonderprogramm, 25.12. & 31.12. geschlossen
* The following are entitled to a discount: Students (up to the age of 30) with presentation of a valid student ID | Trainees | Recipients of current benefits in accordance with the German Social Security Codes II and XII | Volunteers | People with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least GdB 50 (if necessary: accompanying person free of charge against proof, e.g. entry "B") | Vocational school/college = pupils in a class group in a vocational training programme.
** Holders of the NRW Volunteer Card receive a 50% discount on a single admission ticket for the exhibitions in the museum on presentation of the card at the box office. This also applies to admission to the planetarium.
EXCEPTIONS: The discount does NOT apply to events/special events. Also EXCLUDED are all evening events (seat bookings) for the Planetarium and the online booking system offer.
Discount holders do not receive a further discount on presentation of the card.
Please note! LWL-MuseumsCard holders: free admission to the museum.
* Admission is valid for one planetarium show.
** The following are entitled to a discount: Students (up to the age of 30) on presentation of a valid student ID | Trainees | Recipients of current benefits under the German Social Security Codes II and XII | Volunteers | People with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least GdB 50 (if necessary: accompanying person free on presentation of proof, e.g. entry "B") | Vocational school/college = pupils in a class group in a vocational training programme.
*** Holders of the NRW Volunteer Card receive a 50% discount on a single admission ticket for the exhibitions in the museum on presentation of the card at the box office. This also applies to admission to the planetarium.
EXCEPTIONS: The discount does NOT apply to events/special events. Also EXCLUDED are all evening events (seat bookings) for the Planetarium and the online booking system offer.
Discount holders do not receive a further discount on presentation of the ticket.
**** Family day ticket for a maximum of two adults and up to six of their own children (up to and including 17 years). Valid for a visit to the museum and an event in the planetarium.
Please note! LWL-MuseumsCard holders: NO free admission to the Planetarium.
* Admission is valid for one planetarium show.
** The following are entitled to a discount: Students (up to the age of 30) on presentation of a valid student ID | Trainees | Recipients of current benefits under the German Social Security Codes II and XII | Volunteers | People with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least GdB 50 (if necessary: accompanying person free on presentation of proof, e.g. entry "B") | Vocational school/college = pupils in a class group in a vocational training programme.
*** Holders of the NRW Volunteer Card receive a 50% discount on a single admission ticket for the exhibitions in the museum on presentation of the card at the box office. This also applies to admission to the planetarium.
EXCEPTIONS: The discount does NOT apply to events/special events. Also EXCLUDED are all evening events (seat bookings) for the Planetarium and the online booking system offer.
Discount holders do not receive a further discount on presentation of the ticket.
**** Family day ticket for a maximum of two adults and up to six of their own children (up to and including 17 years). Valid for a visit to the museum and an event in the planetarium.
Please note! LWL-MuseumsCard holders: NO free admission to the Planetarium.
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!
Ehrenamtskarte NRW: reduzierter Eintritt auf Anfrage.
LWL-MuseumsCard-Inhaber:innen, Mitglieder:innen vom DMB und ICOM haben freien Eintritt.
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.
Ehrenamtskarte NRW: reduzierter Eintritt auf Anfrage.
LWL-MuseumsCard-Inhaber:innen, Mitglieder:innen vom DMB und ICOM haben freien Eintritt.
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.
Zusätzlich ist die Ausstellung am 01.04.2024 und 20.05.2024 geöffnet.
Ehrenamtskarte NRW: reduzierter Eintritt auf Anfrage.
LWL-MuseumsCard-Inhaber:innen, Mitglieder:innen vom DMB und ICOM haben freien Eintritt.
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.
An Feiertagen hat das Museum von 09:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr geöffnet.
*2) Ermäßigungsberechtigt sind: Studierende (bis zum 30. Lebensjahr) mit Vorlage eines gültigen Studierendenausweises | Auszubildende | Empfänger:innen von laufenden Leistungen nach den Sozialgesetzbüchern II und XII | Freiwilligendienstleistende | Menschen mit einem Grad der Behinderung (GdB) von mind. GdB 50 (soweit erforderlich: Begleitperson frei gegen Nachweis, z.B. Eintrag "B") | Berufsschule/-kolleg = Schüler:innen im Klassenverband in einer beruflichen Ausbildung
Für den Besuch des Planetariums gelten andere Eintrittspreise.
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.
*Der Eintritt zur Fütterung ist bereits im Eintrittsticket zum Allwetterzoo enthalten.