Westphalian Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Münster, Germany.
The museum displays lifelike reconstructions and complete skeletons of dinosaurs alongside extensive collections documenting the evolution of life on Earth.
The Westphalian Museum of Natural History opened its doors in 1892 as a scientific institution dedicated to researching and presenting natural specimens.
The planetarium presents regular astronomy shows and educational programs about space exploration, connecting visitors with scientific discoveries and celestial phenomena.
Located near central Münster, the museum welcomes visitors Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with special rates for students and families.
The museum houses the largest discovered ammonite fossil in the world, measuring over 1.8 meters in diameter.
Location: Münster
Inception: 1892
Official opening: 1892
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Operator: Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe
Address: Sentruper Straße 285, 48161 Münster 48161
Opening Hours: Quinta-feira-Domingo 09:00-18:00
Website: https://lwl-naturkundemuseum-muenster.de/de
GPS coordinates: 51.94940,7.59111
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:15
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