Relígio, Westfälisches Museum für religiöse Kultur

RELiGIO is an art museum in Telgte dedicated to religious cultures, organizing its collections across seven exhibition areas. The displays feature religious objects and artworks that represent different practices and beliefs across time periods.

The museum emerged in 1934 from a pilgrimage collection site and initially focused on local history and nativity scenes. It later developed into a broader repository for religious art and cultural objects.

The space shows how people express their faith in everyday life. The exhibition connects local religious traditions with works from other cultures, allowing visitors to discover different forms of spiritual expression.

Visitors should explore the exhibition with adequate time, as the seven collection areas are interconnected. It helps to use a map on site or follow signage to avoid missing any sections.

A cloth from 1623 depicts scenes from biblical stories in hand-stitched panels and ranks among the museum's oldest artifacts. This work reveals how people preserved their religious narratives through textiles.

Location: Telgte

Inception: 1934

GPS coordinates: 51.98470,7.78639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03