Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History

The Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History (LWL-Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte) is an arts and cultural museum in Münster, Germany.^[1]

The LWL in 2014

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Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History

   

Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History, Münster

Collections and Specializations

The museum's collection includes:

• Late Gothic ("Spätgotik") paintings and sculptures
• Works by the Cranach family
• Paintings from the Der Blaue Reiter and Die Brücke movements, with a particular focus on artists like August Macke

History and Development

The museum's origins date back to the 19th century, with significant contributions from local art associations. The Westphalian Art Association, established in 1831, played a crucial role in collecting and preserving regional art. The museum has undergone several transformations, including the construction of a new building that opened in September 2014.^[2][3][4]