Stadtmuseum Lippstadt

The Stadtmuseum Lippstadt is a local art museum in the old town, housed in a former patrician house with ornate Rococo stucco ceilings from the 1760s. The collections include porcelain, glass, furniture, portraits, and religious objects from dissolved monasteries in the surrounding area.

The institution was founded in 1929 as a regional cultural institution and remained under district administration for five decades. In 1980, the city assumed responsibility and transformed it into a municipal facility.

The museum carries the name of the city it represents, which shaped its identity. Visitors can see how craftsmanship and porcelain formed local identity, and what role monasteries played in the region's development.

A visit requires a walk through the narrow old town to reach the museum in the center. It is best to come in the morning or on weekends when more time remains for exploration.

The museum houses one of the largest fan collections in North Rhine-Westphalia, a collection visitors rarely expect to find. Additionally, a traditional Westphalian farmhouse kitchen stands ready for special events and demonstrations.

Location: Lippstadt

Inception: 1928

Address: Rathausstrasse 13, 50555 Lippstadt

Website: https://stadtmuseum-lippstadt.de

GPS coordinates: 51.67610,8.34415

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07