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Museum Schwerin shines after four years: entry for everyone - free!
After extensive modernization, the Schwerin State Museum is celebrating its reopening with new exhibitions and free admission.
Museum Schwerin shines after four years: entry for everyone - free!
On October 31, 2025, the Schwerin State Museum was ceremoniously reopened after four years of intensive modernization work. The opening, which was followed with great interest, was attended by Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig, Minister of Culture Bettina Martin and Director Dr. Pirko Kristin Zinnow directed. The aim of this comprehensive renovation was to improve the structural and technical standards while preserving the historical character of the rooms. Loud culture mv The museum's new programs are also a highlight: virtual tours, digital treasure hunts and radio plays promise an exciting experience for all visitors.
But what makes the museum so special? The newly designed permanent exhibition impressively combines the forestry collection with contemporary art and is supplemented by regular temporary exhibitions that focus on current social issues. Particularly noteworthy are the Duchamp collection and East German art. Interactive stations, media tables and augmented reality formats ensure that the works of art are conveyed in a modern and clear way.
Insights into modernization
The modernization measures were extremely extensive and were partly supported by a generous donation of 7.5 million euros from the Dorit & Alexander Otto Foundation, which also provided financing with the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Dorit and Alexander Otto Foundation reports that up to 80 craftsmen were working on the construction site at the same time.
The entrance area of the museum has been significantly modernized to ensure accessibility. For this purpose, three new lifting platforms were installed, while the main entrance was redesigned and the foyer and service areas were upgraded. A total of ten new floors were painted based on historical models and extensive cable work was carried out for the modern infrastructure.
Cultural heritage and other offers
The Schwerin State Museum has over 100,000 works of art in its collections and is known for its 17th century Dutch painting. The impressive collection also includes handicrafts, drawings, prints and numismatics. There are also regular workshops, readings, concerts and performances – a real treasure trove for those interested in culture!
For the next four years, entry to the museum is even free, which is possible thanks to the generous support of the Dorit & Alexander Otto Foundation and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Schwerin State Museum is known not only for its art collection, but also for its picturesque location on Lake Schwerin and the Old Garden. This historical ambience makes it part of one of the few preserved historicist places in Germany, which is now also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All of these developments make it clear that the modernization of the Schwerin State Museum not only represents a structural change, but also provides a strong impetus for the cultural landscape in the region. Anyone planning to visit the museum in the next few weeks will certainly be surprised at how artfully tradition and innovation merge here.