The best museums in Schwerin in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Schwerin, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Schwerin? These are the best ones:

  1. State Museum Schwerin1

    State Museum Schwerin

     Schwerin
    The Staatliches Museum Schwerin, also known as the State Museum of Schwerin, is situated in the city of Schwerin, which is the capital of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany. The museum was established by Grand Duke Frederick Francis II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in the year 1882. The building that houses the museum was specially constructed for this purpose.
  2. Zoo Schwerin2

    Zoo Schwerin

     Schwerin
    Zoo Schwerin is a medium-sized zoo that is open all year round. It houses approximately 2400 animals from 154 different species. The zoo welcomes nearly 138,000 visitors annually, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
  3. Open Air Museum of Ethnography Schwerin Mueß3

    Open Air Museum of Ethnography Schwerin Mueß

     Schwerin
    The Open Air Museum Schwerin-Mueß is situated in the former fishing and farming village of Mueß, which was incorporated into the city of Schwerin in 1936. This location provides a unique historical context for the museum, as it is directly on the southern shore of Lake Schwerin. The museum's setting in a traditional village environment enhances the authenticity of the exhibits and provides a real sense of the rural life in Mecklenburg from the 17th to the early 20th century.
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    Flippermuseum Schwerin

     Schwerin
  5. 5

    Mecklenburgisches Eisenbahn- und Technikmuseum

     Schwerin

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