Museums of the University of Münster and in its Vicinity

The University and the city maintain museums in its surroundings, which are highly recommendable for aficionados of antiquity.

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Archeological Park and RömerMuseum Xanten


Germany‘s biggest archaeological open-air museum invites you to an inspiring trip into history.
In the LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten, you can tour the former Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. It offers invaluable insights into modern archeology. Within the scope of digs, building research and restaurations, scientific experts from the entire spectrum of archeological research work in Xanten. Year-round digs and pedagogicial events complement and nourish acumen for Roman history.

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Archeological Park Xanten
 

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Icon Museum Recklinghausen

The Icon Museum Recklinghausen is the leading museum in the world for Eastern Ecclesiastical art outside of orthodox countries. More than 3,500 icons, gold works, miniatures, wood and metal works from Russia, Greece and the Balkan countries offer a comprehensive overview about the manifold subjects and the stylistic development of the Icon Painting and the applied art in the Christian East. Its stellar quality collection of icons consists of works from the 13th until the beginning of the 20th century.

Address:
Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen, Kirchplatz 2a