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Peace Hall in the Historic Town Hall Münster
The Peace Hall in Münster 's Historic Town Hall owes its name to the conclusion of the Spanish-Dutch Peace, which was solemnly invoked here on 15 May 1648. This peace agreement is part of the Peace of Westphalia. For five years, the peace was wrangled over in complicated negotiations. Münster as well as Osnabrück served as central negotiating locations.
In April 2015, the European Commission awarded the town halls of Münster and Osnabrück the European Heritage Label as sites of the Peace of Westphalia.
The Peace Hall today
Today, the Peace Hall has masterpieces of carving and portraits of the sovereigns and envoys who came to Münster for the Peace Treaty. The portrait gallery with the envoys' portraits was purchased by the Council as early as 1649. Wander through the hall and learn more about Münster's history. If required, you can also book a guided tour through the providers Stadt Lupe Münster e.V., StattReisen Münster e.V. and K3 Stadtführungen.
Let yourself be inspired
Destruction and reconstruction
Münster's town hall is a Gothic building from the middle of the 14th century. The high gables are particularly impressive. Originally, the hall served as the council chamber, whose magnificent wooden Renaissance panelling dates from around 1577.
During the air raids on Münster in the Second World War , the town hall was hit by several bombs on 28 October 1944 and burnt out completely. However, in the 1950s the characteristic arched building was rebuilt true to the original. The furnishings of the Peace Hall, which were removed during the Second World War, were also rebuilt true to the original.
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Service & Offers
- Indoor
- Bad weather offer
- for groups
- Guided tours
Opening hours
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Wednesday10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Thursday10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Friday10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
Auf Grund von Veranstaltungen und Empfängen kann es an einigen Tagen zu veränderten Öffnungszeiten kommen.
Entrance fee Friedenssaal
- normal:3,00 €
- reduced:2,00 €
- reduced:2,00 €
- Children:0,00 €
- Youth:2,00 €
Groups of 10 or more: Special prices
Groups of more than 10 people are requested to book a visit to the Friedenssaal by telephone + 49 (0)2 51/4 92-27 24.
Guided tours: only possible as part of the guided tours organised by Stadt Lupe Münster e.V., StattReisen Münster e.V. and K3 Stadtführungen
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The Peace Room on the Peace Route
However, the Peace Hall is not the only setting of the Peace of Westphalia. Haus Marck, the town of Lengerich and other places are also part of it. The sites are united on a 163 km cycle route. The so-called Peace Route follows the routes on which the peace riders travelled. Their task was to exchange news and information between the two negotiating sites. You can relive this route on your bike.
Events at the Peace Hall
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
In this VIP campaign with Leonard Lansink for the benefit of cancer counselling, celebrities tie on an apron as "assistant waiters" and serve the guests drinks and food. Musicians, comedians, athletes, writers, artists... once a year a very special team entertains the guests at the Aaseeterrassen. An entertaining accompanying programme with music, moderation and other "special acts" provide additional fun and convey a lot of information about the VIPs involved and the background of the campaign.
Annette-Allee 1
48149 Münster
Der Eintritt ist frei, alle Interessierte sind herzlich willkommen. Die Spendeneinnahmen werden über den Umsatz erzielt.
- Eintritt frei (Alle): 0
4 Tips for the Peace Room
- There is no parking space directly at the town hall. It is best to use the surrounding parking facilities in the city centre, for example on Domplatz or in the Aagidii multi-storey car park.
- As a reminder of the Peace of Westphalia, the café in Town Hall I bears the year as its name. It is only a few minutes' walk from the Peace Hall. At "1648" you can have lunch or just a coffee break. Enjoy the magnificent 360° panoramic view of the city.
- Fancy some more museums? The LWL Museum of Art and Culture and the Pablo Picasso Art Museum are only a stone's throw away from the Friedenssaal.
- You can combine your visit to the Friedenssaal with a walk in the city centre. There are many great buildings to admire here, such as Münster Cathedral or the Erbdrostenhof.
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Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina