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.

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
One man's trash is another man's treasure!

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 tour | Museum Falkenhof

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 | Museum Falkenhof

Service at the Falkenhof Museum

  • Guided tours
  • Indoor
  • Museum in the house
  • barrier-free
  • for groups
  • Bad weather offer

Opening hours

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr


Admission to the permanent exhibition

  • Free admission:
    0,00 €

Guided tours

  • Adults:
    5,00 €
  • Duration: either 1 or 1½ hours; max. 20 people per group, two groups can be guided at the same time

Admission for special exhibitions

  • Free admission:
    0,00 €


Events at the Falkenhof Museum

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Apr
23
Thu
Scandals & scandals in Rheine Guided tour
23.04.2026, 17:00 23.04.2026, ca.18:30
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
Trip/Excursion
guided tour

Anyone who thinks they know everything there is to know about Rheine's dark secrets is mistaken.

Who knows that there was a bikini dispute in the old bathing establishment that ended up polarising the whole of Rheine?

Too much naked skin and too much fabric. With the exciting and extremely surprising details of this guided tour, you will not only learn the bare facts about the outcome of the bikini dispute, you can also expect all kinds of bizarre facts, funny excitements and murder stories through the centuries.

Take a look behind the bourgeois façade of Rhine with the tour guide and get to know the city from a completely different angle.

Detailed information:

Date: 23.04.2026

Time: 17.00 hrs

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours

Price: € 7.00 per person

No registration required

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23.04.2026, 17:00 23.04.2026, ca.18:30
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Teilnahmegebühr

Es ist keine Anmeldung erforderlich.


  • Erwachsene (1 Person): 7
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Apr
25
Sat
Maid Helma from Rheine Guided tour
25.04.2026, 15:00 26.04.2026, ca.16:30
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
Trip/Excursion
guided tour

While the maid "Helma" guides the guests through the historic city centre of Rhine, she tells them about her eventful life and the diverse tasks involved in looking after the soldiers. Nepomuk Bridge, Falkenhof, Kannegießerhaus, the market square and the former Marienhospital play an important role. Helma will only reveal the dates on request.

Detailed information:

Date: 25.04.2026

Time: 15.00 hrs

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours

Price: € 7.00 per person

No registration required

Time
25.04.2026, 15:00 26.04.2026, ca.16:30
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Magd Helma aus Rheine

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  • Erwachsene (1 Person): 7
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Apr
25
Sat
Gin tasting in Rheine Guided tour
25.04.2026, 19:00 25.04.2026, ca.21:15
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
guided tour
Gastronomy

At our gin tasting at "Rheines Event", five exclusive gins await you, each combined with carefully selected tonics, plus water, fresh baguette and cheese. Learn exciting background information about botanicals, distillation and gin tradition and be surprised by unique flavour combinations. The tasting is an unforgettable evening full of enjoyment and new flavours.

Time
25.04.2026, 19:00 25.04.2026, ca.21:15
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Teilnahmegebühr Gin-Tasting in Rheine

Anmeldung erforderlich!

  • Erwachsene (1 Person): 55
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May
10
So
Children's festival in Rheine - IG Dutum-Dorenkamp
10.05.2026, 12:00 10.05.2026, 15:00
Rheine, Rheine
Organiser: IG Dutum-Dorenkamp
Party
Flea market

The children's festival organised by IG Dutum-Dorenkamp on Pfarrer-Bergmannshoff-Platz will take place on Sunday, 10 May, from 12 noon to 3 pm. There will also be another flea market from 10 am to 3 pm in the car park between Aldi and Edeka. Visitors can look forward to a stage programme for young and old. Numerous dance and song performances by the Kardinal-von-Galen-Schule, the Edith-Stein-Schule, ETuS Rheine, the "Neubürger" and the Stadtgarde will provide a colourful programme. The magician "Magic Wobo" will enchant the spectators.

Tickets for the flea market stands can be purchased on 18 April from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Elisabeth Forum next to the Elisabeth Church, Darbrookstraße 15. There is a charge of eight euros for a three metre long stand.

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10.05.2026, 12:00 10.05.2026, 15:00
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May
21
Thu
Heroes, saints & high-flyers in Rheine Guided tour
21.05.2026, 17:00 21.05.2026, ca.18:30
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
Trip/Excursion
guided tour

Do you know the Devil of St Dionys? Or the three originals?

If not, you should visit this tour as soon as possible - because they provided plenty to talk about in the city. On this tour, the tour guide will take you back in time with exciting stories about the city.

Among other things, you'll learn about a saint who lost his head, why a mayor flew over the churchyard wall and what the saying "They bummed for Rheine" meant. And the story of the Pilippspulle is also explained with a little schnapps.

Detailed information:

Date: 21.05.2026

Time: 17.00 hrs

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours

Price: € 7.00 per person


No registration required

Time
21.05.2026, 17:00 21.05.2026, ca.18:30
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Helden, Heilige und Überflieger aus Rheine

Es ist keine Anmeldung erforderlich.

Nur Barzahlung möglich.

  • Erwachsene (1 Person): 7
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Jun
11
Thu
Wine festival in Rheine
11.06.2026, 19:00 13.06.2026, 00:00
Rheine, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V., Entwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für Rheine mbH (EWG)
Party

Welcome to the wine festival at the Falkenhof! The popular festival is taking place for the second time on the historic grounds of the Falkenhof Museum.


Opening hours:

Thursday: 19:00 - 0:00

Friday: 17:00 - 00:00

Saturday: 15:00 - 00:00

Time
11.06.2026, 19:00 13.06.2026, 00:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 12.06.2025 to 14.06.2025
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    19:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
  • Friday
    17:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
  • Saturday
    15:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
  • Sunday
    closed
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Jul
10
Fri
Rock at the market
10.07.2026, 20:00 11.07.2026, 00:00
Borneplatz, Rheine
Stage
concert
Music

On Saturday, 11 July 2026, Borneplatz in Rheine will once again be transformed into a top-class open-air stage: the popular Rheine band Jack's Pearl will once again be headlining this year's "Rock am Markt". The event kicks off at 19:00, musically opened by support act RAMPIRES.

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10.07.2026, 20:00 11.07.2026, 00:00
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Jul
17
Fri
5th European Bluesfestival Open Air
17.07.2026, 20:00 18.07.2026, ca.23:00
Rheine Town Hall, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V., Entwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für Rheine mbH (EWG), Stadthalle Rheine
Stage
concert

Bluesnote presents the 5th European Bluesfestival on 17 and 18 July 2026 on the open-air stage at the Stadthalle Rheine. Bluesnote has once again gone all out for this small but fine festival with a high-calibre line-up.



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17.07.2026, 20:00 18.07.2026, ca.23:00
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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.

Sights around the Falkenhof Museum

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Exhibition at the Falkenhof
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We have tested the Falkenhof for you

Our colleague Victoria met with Dr Christiane Kerrutt , art historian and curator of the Falkenhof Museum. She told her more about this special place. Would you like to know what? Then just read Victoria's report, which she wrote for MünsterlandBlog.

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Your questions about the Museum Falkenhof

There is no car park directly at the Falkenhof. The museum is located in Rhein city centre with numerous parking options. Directly opposite the Falkenhof is the "Tiefgarage auf dem Thie", a public multi-storey car park.

The museum in the Falkenhof can be visited all year round (see opening times). Visits and guided tours for groups are also possible outside regular opening hours.

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