Falkenhof Museum Rheine | Sight in Münsterland
Falkenhof Museum in the heart of Rheine
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
A noble residence with precious secrets
Falkenhof Museum

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 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 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

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 €

Admission for special exhibitions

  • Adults:
    5,00 €
  • reduced:
    3,00 €

*The discount applies to students, volunteers, trainees, severely disabled persons, FSJ, groups of 10 persons or more.

Children (of school age and younger) have free admission to special exhibitions.

Events at the Falkenhof Museum

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Mulled wine pyramid
22.11.2023, 13:00 30.12.2023, ca.22:00
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
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Music

An unforgettable experience in the heart of Rheine

Münsterland's highest mulled wine pyramid

Take a leisurely stroll across the festively illuminated Emsbrücke bridge, past red candy canes and cosy, winter-decorated wooden huts. These offer you a colourful selection of culinary delights such as roasted almonds, mushrooms, crêpes and much more.


The highlight of the city centre fun awaits you on Trakaiplatz, where the largest pyramid in Münsterland will amaze you with its impressive 18 metres. The integrated mulled wine stand warms you up with hot drinks and invites you to linger.

There is a cosy restaurant (up to 30 people) & viewing platform on the first floor!


Make a reservation for you, your friends & business partners!

Reservations by mail to:

wegenerspyramide@gmx.de

or by telephone:

+49 171 7843959

Time
22.11.2023, 13:00 30.12.2023, ca.22:00
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Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 22.11.2023 to 30.12.2023
  • Monday
    12:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    12:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    12:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
  • Thursday
    12:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
  • Friday
    12:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
  • Saturday
    12:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
  • Sunday
    14:00 Uhr bis 23:30 Uhr
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Nov
22
Mi
Emszauber - Winter on the Ems
22.11.2023, 16:00 20.12.2023, 21:00
Emsterraces, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
Party
Market

When the cold season bathes the Ems city in a beautiful winter coat, it's finally time for the Emszauber again. Even bigger and more beautiful this winter, the Emsplateau and the Milky Way will once again be the place to be for young and old in Rheine's Winter City:

In the middle of Rheine, right by the Emsterrassen, a cosy dream of lights with mulled wine, roasted almonds and many other treats will be created here for 4 weeks from 22.11.-20.12.2023
. The ideal place to visit with friends, work colleagues and family.

Time
22.11.2023, 16:00 20.12.2023, 21:00
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Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 20.11.2023 to 22.12.2023
  • Monday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    16:00 Uhr bis 23:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    16:00 Uhr bis 23:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    13:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
  • Sunday
    13:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr

Während der regulären Öffnungszeiten sind die Getränkestände durchgehend geöffnet. Die Essensstände sind ebenfalls lange geöffnet, jedoch abhängig von der Nachfrage nicht bis zum Ende der jeweiligen Öffnungszeiten.

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Dec
01
Fri
Emsgalerie Wishing Tree
01.12.2023, 09:00 20.12.2023, 18:00
Emsgalerie Rheine, Rheine
Organiser: Emsgalerie
Market

Between Rituals and Rieker you can find the Emsgalerie Wish Tree again this year! The wish tree is decorated with the Christmas wishes of needy people and children, which you can fulfil. This campaign is organised by the "Where to? At home in Rheine", an association of various social institutions from Rheine.

It's that simple: Choose a tree ornament with a wish, remove the tree ornament, buy the desired gift and hand it in together with the tree ornament to the Emsgalerie centre management (Mon.-Fri. 9:00-18:00)

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01.12.2023, 09:00 20.12.2023, 18:00
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Dec
06
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Christmas programme in the Emsgalerie
06.12.2023, 15:00 06.01.2024, 18:00
Emsgalerie Rheine, Rheine
Organiser: Emsgalerie
Market

3-6 p.m.: Gingerbread distribution event

3-6 p.m.: Children's workshop "Christmas crafts" with DIY tree decorations

3-6 pm: Cookie decorating campaign together with the Wintering bakery

3-6 p.m.: Photo campaign in front of the fir tree

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06.12.2023, 15:00 06.01.2024, 18:00
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Dec
07
Do
St Nicholas market
07.12.2023, 16:00 10.12.2023, 18:00
Rheine market place, Rheine
Organiser: Entwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für Rheine mbH (EWG)
Party

From Thursday, 7 December to Sunday, 10 December, there will be plenty to see at over 20 huts on the historic market square! Arts and crafts, tasty treats, lovely decorations and the traditional visit from St. Nicholas will attract visitors to the town centre. In the run-up to the event, people will have been crafting, baking, sewing and sawing - candles, grain pillows or biscuits - lovingly designed gifts await buyers here.

Time
07.12.2023, 16:00 10.12.2023, 18:00
Location
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Öffnungszeiten vom 07.12.2023 to 10.12.2023
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    11:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
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08
Fri
Christmas programme in the Emsgalerie
08.12.2023, 15:00 08.12.2023, 18:00
Emsgalerie Rheine, Rheine
Organiser: Emsgalerie
Market

3-6pm: Live music on the piano with Tom Wolf

3-6 pm: Distribution of sweets by our Christmas angels

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08.12.2023, 15:00 08.12.2023, 18:00
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08
Fri
Christmas atmosphere mulled wine pyramid
08.12.2023, 18:00 08.12.2023, ca.23:00
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Entwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für Rheine mbH (EWG)
Stage
Party
concert
Music

with live DJ


Experience Münsterland's highest mulled wine pyramid: The 18m high Christmas pyramid with its cosy lounge and viewing platform as well as integrated mulled wine stand provides you with hot drinks all round. A changing stage programme and the adjacent snack stand round off the offer.

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08.12.2023, 18:00 08.12.2023, ca.23:00
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08
Fri
MUSIC IS MY HOME Emszauber Emszauber
08.12.2023, 19:00 08.12.2023, 22:00
Emsterraces, Rheine
Organiser: Rheine.Tourismus.Veranstaltungen. e.V.
Exhibition
Party
concert
Music

We are bringing this successful concept to the Ems. Look forward to unique artists who have one thing in common - their love of music.

Enjoy fine mulled wine in the midst of a cosy dream of lights, homemade eggnog and many other delicacies. This year even bigger and more beautiful, the Emsplateau and the Milchstraße will be transformed into a meeting place for young and old.

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08.12.2023, 19:00 08.12.2023, 22:00
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09
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Christmas programme in the Emsgalerie
09.12.2023, 13:00 09.12.2023, 16:30
Emsgalerie Rheine, Rheine
Organiser: Emsgalerie
Market

13-14:30: Performance by the Rheine Chamber Orchestra

15-16:30: Live music on the piano with Andreas Wermeling

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09.12.2023, 13:00 09.12.2023, 16:30
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Dec
09
Sat
Super Saturday mulled wine pyramid
09.12.2023, 18:00 09.12.2023, ca.23:45
Rheine city centre, Rheine
Organiser: Entwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für Rheine mbH (EWG)
Stage
Party
concert
Music

with DJ Chris


Experience Münsterland's highest mulled wine pyramid: The 18m high Christmas pyramid with its cosy restaurant and viewing platform as well as integrated mulled wine stand provides you with hot drinks all round. A changing stage programme and the adjacent snack stand round off the offer

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09.12.2023, 18:00 09.12.2023, ca.23:45
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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.

Places of interest around the Falkenhof Museum

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Exhibition at the Falkenhof 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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