Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History, Art museum in Münster, Germany
The Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History is an art museum in Münster that spans multiple floors, displaying regional art collections, sculptures, and cultural objects. The exhibition features works ranging from the medieval period to contemporary times, presenting the artistic development of the Westphalia region across different eras.
The museum was founded in 1905 and officially opened in 1908, making it an early institution for preserving regional art treasures. The building was later redesigned by modern architects to present the collection in a contemporary way.
The museum displays works that shaped the Westphalia region across centuries, from medieval sculptures to contemporary paintings. The collection tells the story of artistic creation by people who lived and worked here.
The museum is located at Domplatz and is open Tuesday through Sunday, allowing visitors to plan their visit flexibly. Access is fully wheelchair accessible, and the exhibition spaces are easy to navigate.
The museum maintains an impressive collection of approximately 130,000 coins ranging from antiquity to modern times, making numismatic history tangible. Additionally, it preserves a library with books dating back to the year 900.
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