In the Maximilianpark Hamm there is a glowing elephant in the forest - actually! The famous glass elephant, which is known far beyond the city limits of Hamm, not only attracts architecture and art lovers, but also offers a colorfully designed amusement park that captivates families. Between curved flowerbeds, adventurous play dunes, daring pirate ships and exotic butterflies, a day full of discoveries is guaranteed.
The 1984 State Garden Show transformed the former mine site into the Maximilian Park, a fusion of art, garden art and countless play opportunities. The artist Dr. Horst Rellecke transformed the former coal washing plant of the mine into the unique glass elephant. Today it houses an art garden with interactive objects and offers a spectacular viewing platform. Those interested can reach the platform via an elevator in the trunk, while a huge children's area awaits below. Here you will not only find play equipment, but also themed adventures such as climbing landscapes, jungles with swinging ropes, an old mine for treasure hunts or refreshing water playgrounds, allowing the imagination to run wild.
In the warmer months, the park's themed gardens shine in all their glory and invite you to stroll. Fragrant and rose gardens as well as the magnificent perennial beds by Piet Oudolf are real highlights. The butterfly house - the largest in NRW - presents tropical biodiversity up close with around 80 species on 450 square meters. All year round, events such as the autumn lights, children's theater plays, concerts, markets and exhibitions enrich the park. For those who are curious, there are guided tours of the themed gardens, the MaxiLab or the Green Classroom.
Main entrance (opening hours until March) Ticket office: daily from 10:00 am to 17:00 pm Park: daily from 10:00 am to 19:00 pm Glass elephant: closed until March 1st. Main entrance (opening hours from April to September) Ticket office: daily from 9:00 am to 19:00 pm Park: daily from 9:00 am to 21:00 pm Glass elephant (from March 2nd): daily from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm
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Winter price for the park €1,50 Adults €1,00 Child (3-17 years) €1.00 Winter running card Free entry for children under 3 years One accompanying person for severely disabled people with the additional entries B or H on the disability card Day ticket for the park – summer (may be increased for special events) €6,00 – Adults €3,50 – Child (3-17 years) Reduced day ticket €4,00 – Adults reduced €2,00 – Child reduced (3-17 years) €12,00 – Small family Buy tickets 1 adult + max. 3 children up to 17 years or max. 3 grandchildren up to 17 years €16,00 – Large family Buy tickets 2 adults + max. 3 children up to 17 years or max. 3 grandchildren up to 17 years €3,00 – Each additional child/each additional grandchild €5,00 – Group of adults from 20 fully paying adults 3,00 € – Group child from 10 full paying children, for every 10 children one accompanying person receives free admission Information on admission prices: https://www.maximilianpark.de/eintrittspreise/
Barbecue houses (plus park entrance fee):