Exhibitions
Here for you - since 1971
Since the LWL-Open-Air Museum was opened on the 7th July 1971, it has developed steadily. Little by little, the houses have been built and the cultivated landscape has been developed.
On our huge museum grounds surrounded by nature you can spend a great day together with your family and friends.
Come and visit our special exhibition, go for a walk through the museum and admire Germany´s oldest horse breed.
Special exhibition
The LWL Open-Air Museum Detmold reinvents itself! In the theme year 2022 MUSEUM UNDER CONSTRUCTION you have the opportunity to experience various construction processes.
The museum site
Immerse yourself in 500 years of Westphalian everyday culture. On more than 90 hectares, we invite you to a journey through time in rural Westphalia.
Senner horses exhibition
We support the preservation of the Senne horses.
In our exhibition you can learn more about Germany´s oldest horse breed:
Retrospect
Join us and take a look back on our great special exhibitions and themes of the last years.
Planning stage
The Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL, Westphalian and Lippe regional association) is currently planning a new entrance and exhibition building for the LWL-Open-Air Museum Detmold.
