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Falkenhof Museum
It is considered the origin of the town of Rheine: the Falkenhof. Over a thousand years old, the farmstead, which is now used as a museum, takes us deep into the past of the popular Ems town.
Firmly in noble hands
In 838, Emperor Ludwig donated the farm, then called "Villa Reni", to the imperial abbey in Herford, which from then on leased it to noble families. The estate was given its name in the 14th century by the tenant family von Valke. Around 200 years later, the well-known Westphalian noble family von Morrien moved in and led the estate into its heyday: they rebuilt the complex into a Baroque three-winged complex with an open staircase and characteristic pigeon fountain, giving it its present elegant appearance.
Let yourself be inspired
From noble residence to museum
Today, the Falkenhof is a popular museum where not only Westphalian aristocratic culture is brought back to life: The impressive Morriensaal, for example, with its rare painted wooden ceiling from the early 17th century, is a reminder of the house's splendid history. The attic, which once served as a granary, now houses an extensive graphic collection. Art from the Middle Ages to the modern age is shown in the "Kasimir Hagen Collection", which goes back to a private collector. The city history department comprehensively shows the development of the city of Rheine: from early archaeological finds to modern paintings by the Rhenish artist Carlo Mense.
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Permanent exhibition in the Falkenhof© Falkenhof Museum / Ulrich Wozniak
When the last major conversions and extensions around the Falkenhof were being prepared in the run-up to the Regionale 2004, excavations revealed underground passages. They dated back to the 17th century and served as a sewer system. They were also used by the inhabitants as waste pits. Now, however, they found less waste than real treasures - an archaeological spectacle. Approximately 21,000 shards and fragments of glass, ceramics, porcelain, metal, wood and leather were recovered from the ramified canal system, restored and prepared for the museum. The exhibition takes us deep into the period of the 17th to 19th centuries and gives an impression of the splendour in which the von Morrien family once lived here.
Please note: Due to an anniversary exhibition, there may be changes to the permanent exhibition.
Listening Journey | Falkenhof Museum
Your thirst for knowledge is not yet quenched? Dr Mechthild Beilmann-Schöner, director of the Rheine Municipal Museums, will tell you more about the significance and secrets of the Falkenhof. You will also learn about the archaeological spectacle in 2003 and other details about its history.
Map | Falkenhof Museum
Service at the Falkenhof Museum
- Guided tours
- Indoor
- Museum in the house
- barrier-free
- for groups
- Bad weather offer
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Wednesday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Thursday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Friday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Saturday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Prices
- Groups:5,00 €
- Duration: either 1 or 1½ hours; max. 20 people per group, two groups can be guided at the same time.
- Admission to the permanent collection is free
- Special exhibitions are subject to a charge
Events at the Falkenhof Museum
For four days, the banks of the Ems and the floating stage in the middle of the river become the absolute centre of the city and the city slogan "Rheine - Life on the Ems" can be experienced. Visitors can look forward to exclusive live shows and music from different decades and styles. Rock, pop, hits or charts - everything the audience enjoys will be presented here. This year's programme will once again be offered under the motto: "Umsonst & Draußen!".
Borneplatz
48429 Rheine
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursday17:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
- Friday17:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
- Saturday11:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Eintritt frei: 0
Children offer their treasures for sale at around 1,000 flea market stalls. There is hustle and bustle as far as the eye can see. From computer games to board games, from puzzles to books, from toy figures to clothes and everything else a collector's heart desires can be bargained for. Under certain conditions, adults also have the opportunity to register a flea market stall.
Borneplatz
48429 Rheine
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday06:00 Uhr bis 14:00 Uhr
- Sundayclosed
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday07:00 Uhr bis 14:00 Uhr
- Sundayclosed
- Eintritt frei: 0
4 Tips for the Falkenhof Museum
- Combine your visit to Falkenhof with a walk through the Salinenpark. In spring and summer, the park is particularly beautiful thanks to the many flowering plants and the returning storks.
- The Bentlage Monastery is also close to the Salinenpark. Here you can take a wonderful walk or admire the various exhibitions.
- Another highlight of the so-called "Bentlage Triad" is the Rheine Nature Zoo, which is also located next to the Salinenpark. There is something for all ages here.
- Cycle along the Ems cycle path to the centre of Rheine. Here you can stroll around or make yourself comfortable in a café.
Places of interest around the Falkenhof Museum
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