Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History

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

- Late Gothic ("Spätgotik") paintings and sculptures

- Paintings from the Der Blaue Reiter and Die Brücke movements, with a particular focus on artists like August Macke

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.