Exhibitions
On around 4,200 square metres of exhibition space, the LWL Museum for Natural History shows a wide variety of exhibitions on global topics and regional nature. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, you can also discover the changing special and picture exhibitions. All exhibitions are suitable for people with disabilities. All museum areas are barrier-free and accessible for people with reduced mobility.
The exhibition's contents can be experienced in different ways. The topics are described in comprehensible texts and the films have subtitles. There are also various stations to try out for yourself. Experience the varied exhibitions with all your senses. The 3,500 square meter museum courtyard offers even more attractions.
Of coming and going
Westphalian biodiversity in transition
(Original title: Vom Kommen und Gehen - Westfälische Artenvielfalt im Wandel)
National exhibition
Experience the comings and goings of animals and plants in Westphalia on a journey through time.
Dinosaurs
The primeval times are alive!
(Original title: Dinosaurier - Die Urzeit lebt!)
Permanent exhibition
Discover lifelike reconstructions and unique skeletons of dinosaurs.
All-rounder forest
(Original title: Alleskönner Wald)
Special exhibition since 06/25/2021
Immerse yourself in the small and big secrets about the all-rounder forest and discover typical and rare inhabitants of our green lung.
Preview! The Climate
Special exhibition from 06/15/2022
The climate - it shapes us and our planet Earth. It's complex and changing. It can create life or end it. Discover the world of climate research with us.
