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The museum will be closed from 27 January to 15 May 2025 due to renovation work for the new special exhibition ‘775 - Westphalia’!
LWL-Museum in der Kaiserpfalz -
a museum at the Imperial Palace
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Welcome to the LWL-Museum in der Kaiserpfalz!
Emperor Charlemagne received distinguished guests in the imperial palace. Emperor Henry II also resided here 200 years later.
Today, the LWL Museum in the Imperial Palace is located on the original excarvation site. The archaeological exhibition brings the history of this place back to life with around 500 finds on 750 square meters. Whether in the reconstructed palace or in the medieval spring cellar, you will be transported back in time.
Our guided tours and programs invite you to immerse yourself in history.
We look forward to hearing from you and your feedback. You are also welcome to use our social media channels.
For a better experience you can ask for our free audioguide or download the app for Android or iPhone to listen to a guided tour in english.
About your visit
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 -18.00
1st Wednesday of the month: 10.00–20.00
closed on 24th, 25th and 31st of December
admission fees
adult: 5 €
reduced: 2,50 €
groups of more than 16 people: 4,50 €
children under 18: free
The calendar of events for the first half of 2024! (german)
Here you will find an overview of our events from January to June 2024: public guided tours, workshops, the archaeological city tour and much more.
Of emperors and royal splendor!
How did Charlemagne and his successors live in Paderborn? Why did they build palaces in which they did not live permanently? Discover the former splendor of the Carolingian palace with the fragments of its wall paintings and ornate capitals.
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