(c) by LWL/Christoph Steinweg
Description [EN]
Take a journey through time at the LWL Museum of Natural History in Münster (Westphalia) and experience the only natural history museum in Germany with a large planetarium. Stroll through the ages. Embark on exciting journeys into alien worlds and fascinating realms featuring dinosaurs, giant flying insects, a colossal scale tree, swimming dinosaurs, and more. Special programs such as children’s tours, afternoon workshops, senior tours, and activities for people with disabilities will make your visit an unforgettable experience. The museum houses unique exhibits such as the world’s largest ammonite (currently on display only as a life-size model), the world’s only original specimens of swimming dinosaurs, and the “resurrection” of the living world in the so-called Paleoaquarium. The museum has been in existence since 1892 and looks back on a long history.
The LWL Museum of Natural History is accessible to people with disabilities. The museum shop offers souvenirs and a place to relax. Food and drinks may be consumed in the lounge area.
There is an endless amount to discover at the planetarium, located in the heart of the LWL Museum. The planetarium was completely modernized in 2022 and is now considered one of the best in Europe. The stars bring the heavens down to earth. The large planetarium seats 225 people and features a dome with a diameter of 20 meters. A portrait of the Milky Way greets visitors right at the planetarium entrance, offering a first (dreamlike) journey into the universe. Inside the air-conditioned planetarium, a clear starry night comes to life—no matter what the weather is like outside—and takes stargazers on thrilling excursions into space. With daily changing shows, a diverse program awaits visitors.
Accessibility
Access with ramp
Yes
Guidance system for visually impaired people, Tactile / acoustic map
No
Entrance soil indicators
No
Marking of step edges
No
Access stairless
Yes
Access with ramp
Yes
Disabled toilet
Yes
Labeling in pictograms
No
Inscription in braille
Yes
Acoustically accessible exhibition objects
Yes
Tactile accessible exhibition objects
Yes
Print medium in braille inscription / large print
No
Tactile / audio tours
Yes
Guided tours in sign language
Yes
Tactile flooring system
Yes