The Allwetterzoo Münster is not only one of the best-known zoos in Germany, but also one of the most beautiful. And when the weather throws a spanner in the works for visitors at other zoos, many animals can be observed on dry feet at the Allwetterzoo.
Where else in Münsterland can you feed elephants or accompany penguins on a walk than at the Allwetterzoo? The zoo in the cathedral city is now even known nationwide for its closeness to animals. Not least, 100 episodes of the ARD series "Penguin, Lion & Co." have contributed to the fact that Bavarian or Saxon cars are increasingly parked in front of the zoo. Around 600,000 visitors are attracted to the all-weather zoo every year.
The Allwetterzoo has even more to offer than approx. 3,000 animals and a good 300 animal species. The Westphalian Horse Museum in the middle of the zoo is unique. The museum, which is well worth seeing, is dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the horse. On an area of 1,000 square metres, visitors are invited on a voyage of discovery through the permanent exhibition. Highly frequented special exhibitions, such as "Photographer of the year 2019", are the highlights of the museum's programme. Horses in action can be experienced in the neighbouring "Hippomaxx" arena.
The seal harbour also promises a lot of action. Several times a day, the Californian sea lions perform here. Admission to the Allwetterzoo also includes access to the Westphalian Horse Museum and the Seal Haven.
Die Tierhäuser schließen 30 Minuten früher.
Die Tierhäuser schließen 30 Minuten früher.
Die Tierhäuser schließen 30 Minuten früher.
Die Tierhäuser schließen 30 Minuten früher.
The winter prices are valid from 01.11.-28.02.
*with identification card
Accompanying persons with badge entry "B" are free
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.