Freilichtmuseum Schwerin Mueß Garten Reetdachhaus_3 (c) TMV, Tiemann klein, © TMV, Tiemann
Open Air Museum Schwerin-Mueß, © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Freilichtmuseum Schwerin Mueß Garten Reetdachhaus_4 (c) TMV, Tiemann klein, © TMV, Tiemann
Open Air Museum Schwerin Muess, © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin
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In the historic village ensemble directly on Schwerin Lake, visitors stroll between old farmhouses, fruit trees, herb beds and through the restored garden of a village teacher. The museum-like buildings show village life in the 19th century. Markets, events with traditional music, Low German theater performances, seminars and children's holiday programs take place during the season.

The open-air museum Mueß is a window into the past and the reality of life of people in the 19th century. Representation of the development of a village from the 17th to the beginning of the 20th century, currently within the 3.5 hectares of the village reserve 13 museum buildings and objects can be visited.

On the extensive area of the open-air museum different markets, events with traditional music, Low German theater performances, seminars and children's parties take place during the season.

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Freilichtmuseum für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß
Alte Crivitzer Landstraße 13
19063 Schwerin



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Opening hours
Today, Apr 10, 202510:00 - 18:00 clock
Gültig ab 30. March bis 29. September
Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Friday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Holiday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Gültig ab 01. October bis 31. October
Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Friday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Holiday 10:00 - 17:00 clock

Events

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  • © Freilichtmuseum für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß

    Between duty and fantasy

    • Nächster Termin: Today
    • Alle Termine: 4/9/25 to 10/31/25
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    This is what childhood in the village was like in the first half of the 20th century. An interactive exhibition for children with lots of learning and sensory stimuli.

    Read more: "Between duty and fantasy"
  • © Fred-Ingo Pahl

    Wandelkonzert - with bagpipes and trek fiddle through the centuries

    • Nächster Termin: 4/12/25
    • Alle Termine: 4/12/25 to 8/2/25
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    Musically it goes, with many instruments, singing, humor, expertise and many episodes. Ralf Gehler leads through the history of traditional music.

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  • © Fred-Ingo Pahl

    Vacation offers at the Mueß Open-Air Museum

    • Nächster Termin: 4/16/25
    • Alle Termine: 4/16/25 to 4/23/25
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    Hands-on stations, special tours, games and activities for the whole family on selected vacation days and on International Children's Day.

    Read more: "Vacation offers at the Mueß Open-Air Museum"

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