The best museums in Recklinghausen in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Recklinghausen, 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 Recklinghausen? These are the best ones:

  1. Icon Museum Recklinghausen1

    Icon Museum Recklinghausen

     Recklinghausen
    The Icon Museum in Recklinghausen, established in 1956, holds a significant place in Western Europe as it is the most prominent of its kind in the region. This museum is a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the area, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the art of iconography.
  2. Tierpark Recklinghausen2

    Tierpark Recklinghausen

     Recklinghausen
    The Tierpark Recklinghausen is situated in the city garden of Recklinghausen, a little to the north of the city center. This location makes it easily accessible for visitors and provides a serene environment for the animals housed in the park.
  3. Westfälische Volkssternwarte und Planetarium3

    Westfälische Volkssternwarte und Planetarium

     Recklinghausen
    The Westfälische Volkssternwarte Recklinghausen is an observatory situated in the northwest of the city of Recklinghausen. The structure is composed of a 20-meter high octagonal tower with an attached planetarium dome. It is conveniently located in the Recklinghausen city garden, in close proximity to the Ruhrfestspielhaus.
  4. Museum Jerke4

    Museum Jerke

     Recklinghausen
    Museum Jerke holds a special place in the international art scene as it is the first museum outside Poland that exclusively exhibits modern Polish art. According to the Polish Institute Düsseldorf, this makes it a unique destination for art enthusiasts and those interested in Polish culture and history.
  5. Umspannwerk Recklinghausen5

    Umspannwerk Recklinghausen

     Recklinghausen
    The Umspannwerk Recklinghausen is a protected monument and a substation of RWE (formerly VEW) in Recklinghausen. Since December 2000, it has also been the location of the RWE Technology Museum 'Strom und Leben', the largest electricity museum in Germany.

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