Open-air museum Schwerin Mueß Garden thatched roof house_3, © TMV/Tiemann
Freilichtmuseum Schwerin Mueß Garten Reetdachhaus_1, © TMV/Tiemann
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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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Arrival

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



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Opening hours
Today, Oct 5, 202510:00 - 17:00 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

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 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

    Vacation Wednesday at the Mueß Open-Air Museum

    • Date: 10/22/25
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    Autumn, fun and games! Vacation children can do handicrafts, be creative, build and play at stations in the Schwerin-Mueß open-air museum on vacation Wednesday.

    Read more: "Vacation Wednesday at the Mueß Open-Air Museum"
  • © Fred-Ingo Pahl

    Sünndags in de Koek

    • Next date: 10/26/25
    • All dates: 6/29/25 to 10/26/25
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    That's how it tasted! This is how it was done back then! Historical actors anno 1900 bake and cook delicacies at the fireplace in the kitchen of the old Büdnerei.

    Read more: "Sünndags in de Koek"
  • © Fred-Ingo Pahl

    wintersonnenWERKE - Christmas market with arts and crafts and tradition

    • Next date: 12/20/25
    • All dates: 12/20/25 to 12/21/25
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    On the 4th weekend of Advent, the Schwerin-Mueß Open-Air Museum opens its doors for 2 atmospheric market days with arts and crafts, music, treats and family offers.

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  • © Thomas Mandt

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  • View into the permanent exhibition, © Foto: J. Lehmmann, Stiftung Mecklenburg

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  • © Lothar Steiner © Staatliches Museum Schwerin

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