LWL-Museum für Archäologie, Archaeological museum in Herne, Germany.
The LWL-Museum für Archäologie displays finds from the Stone Age through the 1940s across about 800 square meters of exhibition space. The objects come from excavations and show how settlement and craftsmanship developed in Westphalia.
This museum was founded in 2003 and moved from Münster to Herne to display Westphalia's archaeological finds. The relocation was an important step in making these collections accessible to a wider audience.
The collections show how people lived in this region and what objects mattered to them. Visitors can see how craftsmanship and daily life changed over long periods.
The museum is accessible by tram line U35 or buses and is open Tuesday through Sunday. It stays open until 19:00 on Thursdays, allowing for longer visits in the late afternoon.
The museum operates an outdoor excavation camp where visitors can try archaeological digging techniques under guidance. This hands-on experience gives direct insight into how archaeologists work.
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