Museum für Westfälische Literatur

The Museum für Westfälische Literatur is a literary collection in Oelde focused on authors from the Westphalian region. Inside, visitors encounter manuscripts, letters, and personal items belonging to these writers, offering insight into their lives and creative work.

The institution developed from a focus on Westphalian writers and their literary traditions over time. The building itself dates back centuries and is now protected as a historical monument, having maintained its character across generations.

The museum presents works by regional writers and their connection to Westphalian society. Exhibitions link literature from different periods to the lives of those who created and read these texts.

The museum offers guided tours and organizes programs for schools and groups interested in regional literature. Visitors can also access an attached library with holdings related to Westphalian writers and their works.

The museum shares its location with gardens where visitors can spend time outdoors. This combination allows people to alternate between indoor exhibitions and nature outside.