The best museums in Detmold in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Detmold, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Detmold? These are the best ones:

  1. Adlerwarte Berlebeck1

    Adlerwarte Berlebeck

     Detmold
    Adlerwarte Berlebeck is a bird park situated in the district of Berlebeck in Detmold. It was established in 1939 by Kati and Adolf Deppe. This park is a facility of the city of Detmold and is home to 46 different species of birds of prey, with a total of over 200 specimens.
  2. Open-Air Museum Detmold2

    Open-Air Museum Detmold

     Detmold
    The LWL Open-Air Museum Detmold, also known as LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold, is an open-air museum situated in the city of Detmold in Germany. This museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the region in an immersive outdoor setting.
  3. Bird Park Heiligenkirchen3

    Bird Park Heiligenkirchen

     Detmold
    The Bird Park Heiligenkirchen, located in Detmold, is a scientifically managed zoological facility that specializes in exotic birds and small mammals. The park emphasizes direct contact with the animals, providing a unique and interactive experience for visitors. The park houses around 1000 animals, mostly birds, from 300 species.
  4. Lippisches Landesmuseum4

    Lippisches Landesmuseum

     Detmold
    The Lippisches Landesmuseum in Detmold holds the distinction of being the largest and oldest museum in Ostwestfalen-Lippe. This museum, supported by the Landesverband Lippe, is a significant cultural institution in the region, offering a wide range of exhibits and collections that span various fields of study.
  5. Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte5

    Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte

     Detmold
    The Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte in Detmold holds a unique position in Germany as the first and only museum dedicated to the cultural history of the Russian Germans. This makes it a special destination for those interested in exploring this specific aspect of German history and culture.

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