--- title: "Diözesanmuseum Paderborn" url: "https://www.owl-live.de/en/poi/dioezesanmuseum-paderborn" description: "The Diocesan Museum was built in the 1970s over the vaults of the medieval bishop's palace according to plans by the famous German architect Gottfried Böhm. The permanent exhibition normally displays around 1000 exhibits of sacred art from the 11th to 20th centuries.In addition to sculptures, paintings, goldsmith's work and paraments, particularly noteworthy objects include the Romanesque Imad Madonna (11th century), one of the oldest large-figure depictions of the enthroned Madonna in Western art, and the altarpiece by Rogerus von Helmarshausen (early 12th century), a masterpiece of Romanesque art.The old vaults of the palace of Bishop Meinwerk (1009 to 1036) in the basement of the museum now serve as the cathedral treasury.In addition to an extensive educational program for adults and school classes, open creative courses are offered for children. The museum also regularly organizes special exhibitions on important topics from all areas of Christian art and culture." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/750896/44e6f3fc0c40535329bbe6fae5830012976332899edc3e57529ae1559bf10e2d/eingang-zum-di-zesanmuseum.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > OWL Live > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Diözesanmuseum Paderborn ======================== - Museum/exhibition Eingang zum Diözesanmuseum Diözesanmuseum Paderborn Diözesanmuseum - Ostseite Diözesanmuseum - Südseite The Diocesan Museum houses an extensive collection of sacred art from the 10th to 20th centuries. The Diocesan Museum was built in the 1970s over the vaults of the medieval bishop's palace according to plans by the famous German architect Gottfried Böhm. The permanent exhibition normally displays around 1000 exhibits of sacred art from the 11th to 20th centuries. In addition to sculptures, paintings, goldsmith's work and paraments, particularly noteworthy objects include the Romanesque Imad Madonna (11th century), one of the oldest large-figure depictions of the enthroned Madonna in Western art, and the altarpiece by Rogerus von Helmarshausen (early 12th century), a masterpiece of Romanesque art. The old vaults of the palace of Bishop Meinwerk (1009 to 1036) in the basement of the museum now serve as the cathedral treasury. In addition to an extensive educational program for adults and school classes, open creative courses are offered for children. The museum also regularly organizes special exhibitions on important topics from all areas of Christian art and culture. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Price info Information on admission prices can be found on the museum's homepage: www.dioezesanmuseum-paderborn.de. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Directions & Parking facilities By car: Take the A 33 freeway to the Pad.-Zentrum or Pad.-Schloß Neuhaus exit; then head towards Paderborn city center. Stay on the inner ring road (Innenstadtring) in the direction of PaderHalle or Maspernplatz (if necessary, follow the parking guidance system). Turn into Maspernplatz via Hathumarstraße. Parking: Parking for cars is available at Maspernplatz on the edge of Paderborn city center (destination address for the navigation system: Heiersmauer 45, 33098 Paderborn). There are usually plenty of parking spaces there. Tip: Buy a reasonably priced day ticket! An alternative is the Neuhäuser Tor parking garage, which you will pass on the way to Maspernplatz as described above. Information on other parking options in the city center and tariffs: www.asp-paderborn.de. By public transportation: Take the city bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 (PaderSprinter) to the "Rathausplatz" stop. For more information on traveling by city bus, visit www.padersprinter.de or call 05251 6997222. Read more Social Media Read more License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Lecture/reading - Workshop - Course/seminar/hobby - Place of interest - Museum/exhibition - Museum/exhibition - Museum/exhibition Contact **Erzbischöfliches Diözesanmuseum und Domschatzkammer** Markt 17 33098 Paderborn