Villa Medica in Rhede

Right in the heart of Rhede, Villa Medica invites you on a fascinating journey through the history of medicine, health and pharmacy. The Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy is housed in a historic industrialist’s villa dating from 1923. Following extensive modernisation, it has been open since June 2025 with a new name, a fresh exhibition concept and a selection of exhibits.

The historic villa, the adjoining mill and the newly landscaped garden create a special atmosphere. A lift provides access to all floors. Exhibition texts in both German and Dutch also make Villa Medica an attractive destination for visitors from both sides of the border.

Rediscover the history of medicine

Your tour begins in the ‘Village Room’. Here, the fictional Rheesing family guide you through everyday life in days gone by and show you how medical care developed in rural areas.

On the upper floor, you’ll meet the chemist and the country doctor: the original fittings from the historic ‘Hirsch Pharmacy’ in Rhede offer a glimpse into days gone by. The dentist of that era is also represented here, with a complete 19th-century dental practice. 

You’ll then learn more about the development of nursing and the hospital system, including the history of hospitals. The tour finally takes you right up to modern medicine. A new addition is the separate exhibition on nutrition. 

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Service & Offers

  • Guided tours
  • Indoor
  • for groups
  • barrier-free

Villa Medica

Öffnungszeiten
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr


Admission price

  • Adults:
    5,00 €
  • reduced:
    3,00 €
  • families:
    12,00 €
  • Groups:
    4,00 €

*Concessionary rates apply to apprentices (with valid ID), school pupils aged 6–16, students (with valid ID) and people with disabilities (with valid ID).

Guided tours (by prior booking) for groups of up to 15 people can be booked for €40 plus the admission fee.

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Weekly market Fresh and locally sourced
22.07.2026, 08:00 22.07.2026, 12:30
Rhede town hall square, Rhede
Organiser: Stadt Rhede
Market

At the weekly market, vibrant colours and wonderful scents come together. The stalls offer fruit and vegetables straight from the field, herbs, honey, bread and cheese from local producers. You can feel the producers’ passion in every product – sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp apples and artisan-baked bread. As well as being a culinary delight, the market strengthens the local community: you can chat with the stallholders, swap recipes and discover new favourites. It’s well worth a visit all year round, especially when the produce is at its best.

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22.07.2026, 08:00 22.07.2026, 12:30
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  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    08:00 Uhr bis 12:30 Uhr
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    closed
  • Saturday
    08:00 Uhr bis 12:30 Uhr
  • Sunday
    closed
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A walk through Rhede's women's history
22.07.2026, 16:00 22.07.2026, 17:30
RHEDENSwert/ Tourist-Info, Rhede
Organiser: Stadt Rhede
Trip/Excursion
guided tour
Lecture

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of remarkable women who have shaped Rhede's past. Together with Magdalene Hentschel and Gea Runte, you will discover the importance of midwives in Rhede, the legacy of the Gudula Convent and the founders of St Vincent's Hospital. Learn about the cultural, social and societal impact of Jewish women in Rhede. On a leisurely stroll through Rhede's town centre, you will learn how women have helped shape the town's history over the centuries.

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22.07.2026, 16:00 22.07.2026, 17:30
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  • Erwachsene: 9.9
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23
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Poetry Slam & Comedy Poetry Slam & Comedy Evening at Café Nenna, Rhede
23.07.2026, ca.19:00 23.07.2026, ca.22:00
Café Nenna, Rhede
Stage

Fancy an evening full of stories, humour and surprising moments? Then come along to our Poetry Slam & Comedy evening at Café NENNA. You can look forward to a variety of performances – some funny, some thought-provoking, some completely mad. The evening will be hosted by Shanti, who’ll guide you through the programme. Fancy taking to the stage yourself? Whether it’s poetry slam, comedy or something in between – please feel free to register with us in advance. We’re looking forward to a special evening with you – to listen, laugh and join in. Entry is free.

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23.07.2026, ca.19:00 23.07.2026, ca.22:00
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24
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Evening market
24.07.2026, 15:00 24.07.2026, 21:00
Rhede, Rhede
Organiser: Stadt Rhede
Party
Market

Rhede's unique evening market transforms the city centre into a summery backdrop: Rathausplatz will be transformed into a spacious gastro zone with beer garden seating, live lounge music and culinary offerings such as tarte flambée, fresh pasta, burgers, chips with toppings, coffee specialities, cakes and summery cocktails. Children will have their own arena with bouncy castles and outdoor games on the church forecourt, while lounge areas and acoustic music invite them to linger by the children's fountain.

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24.07.2026, 15:00 24.07.2026, 21:00
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Summer Time Open-air reading in the monastery garden
24.07.2026, 18:30 24.07.2026, ca.20:00
Monastery garden, Rhede
Reading

 In summery weather, with cool drinks and a great atmosphere, Quartiersarbeit Rhede, in collaboration with the writers’ group “Der Rhede wert”, is hosting an open-air reading in the monastery garden. Humorous and light-hearted texts create a relaxed atmosphere and encourage conversation. The reading will also be accompanied by music from Theo and Lisa Albers. 


Anyone interested is warmly invited to spend an entertaining evening at Klostergarten 2 in Rhede on Friday, 24 July 2026 at 6.30 pm. 

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