“This was once a place of storage… a place where treasures were kept safe.” It might be hard to imagine that today, standing before the alter Speicher, a simple building with just a single inscription: “Alter Speicher.” This former warehouse, an emblem of the city’s rich industrial past, sits on Westfalenstraße 488, a testament to Muenster’s history as a key player in trade and commerce. This alter Speicher, now a museum, invites you inside to explore the secrets and stories that lie hidden within its walls. From its humble beginnings as a simple warehouse to its transformation into a treasured museum, the alter Speicher has stood witness to the city’s evolution. The building itself, steeped in history, tells stories of bustling trade, with merchants hauling goods along the street right outside, transporting goods through the region. It’s no surprise that Muenster, an ancient hub of trade, boasts many such alter Speichers, each a silent guardian of a different era, with unique stories to tell. Come inside and discover the fascinating legacy of this alter Speicher and the remarkable tale it holds.
Lepramuseum
Silent witness. The Lepramuseum stands before us, a solemn reminder of a time when leprosy cast a long shadow over