The museum is situated inside the Allwetterzoo, requiring a zoo admission ticket for entry.
The Hippomaxx arena hosts international equestrian events and training displays throughout the year.
The collection includes archaeological finds documenting the early domestication of horses in Europe.
The facility serves as a pedagogical center for horse-related sciences and veterinary history.
It is the only museum in Germany exclusively dedicated to the cultural history of the horse in a regional context.
The Westphalian Horse Museum is located within the grounds of the Allwetterzoo Münster and focuses on the cultural history of the relationship between humans and horses. The museum spans 1,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and features an adjacent 2,000-square-meter Hippomaxx arena for live equestrian demonstrations. Exhibits trace the evolution of the horse from prehistoric times to its modern role in agriculture, warfare, sports, and art. The displays include historical carriages, saddlery, and extensive veterinary collections illustrating the development of equestrian science. A permanent exhibition highlights the significance of horse breeding in the Westphalian region. Visitors can view various breeds and specialized training methods through live presentations held in the outdoor arena.
The interior of the historic carriage collection or the action shots during live training in the Hippomaxx arena.
Combine your visit with the Allwetterzoo, as the museum is integrated into the zoo grounds.
Check the daily program at the entrance to ensure you do not miss the live demonstrations in the Hippomaxx arena.
Allocate time to walk through the adjacent zoo pathways to see the different horse breeds housed in their stables.
Do not attempt to enter the museum without an Allwetterzoo ticket, as access is only possible through the zoo premises.
Closed on December 24th; open daily during the rest of the year.
