Schwerin-Mueß Open Air Museum

Schwerin-Mueß Open Air Museum is a collection of buildings that demonstrate rural life in Mecklenburg across different periods. The houses, workshops, and gardens were relocated or reconstructed to show how village and farm structures were organized and used.

The museum documents how village and farm structures developed from the 17th century through the early 20th century in the Mecklenburg region. The buildings were carefully selected to show the main changes in rural life across this long period.

The working craft areas show techniques that people in the region once used daily, creating a direct link to how they lived and worked. You can watch how ordinary objects were made by hand, which were essential to survival in rural communities.

The grounds are easy to walk around during warmer months, with pathways connecting the buildings that are accessible to most visitors. Wearing sturdy shoes is wise since the ground conditions can vary depending on recent weather.

One of the most notable buildings is a schoolmaster's house with a preserved teaching garden that shows how rural educators grew their own food plants. This garden offers a rare look at which fruits and vegetables educational professionals cultivated in the past.

Location: Schwerin

Opening Hours: easter-September 30: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Holidays 10:00-18:00; October 1-October 31: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Holidays 10:00-17:00

GPS coordinates: 53.60106,11.48008

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08