Staatliches Museum Schwerin Museum
State art museum in Schwerin with historic collections
Schwerin's Staatliches Museum displays regional and European art collections and sits close to Schwerin Palace; visitors come for Old Masters and decorative arts exhibitions.
Staatliches Museum Schwerin at a Glance#
Address: Schloss 1, 19053 Schwerin, Germany
Website: https://www.museum-schwerin.de/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays
About Staatliches Museum Schwerin#
The Staatliches Museum Schwerin is a state-run museum located in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It functions as one of the region’s public museums for visual and applied arts.
Exhibition galleries present rotating temporary shows and permanent displays of regional art and historical objects. The museum occupies purpose-built museum space in the city and is visited for its collections and exhibitions rather than for large-scale architecture.
The institution developed as a state museum serving Mecklenburg and has existed under its current name as part of the region’s cultural administration. Its holdings and exhibition programme have been assembled and adjusted over time to reflect regional collecting priorities.
The museum sits in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in northern Germany. It is located within the urban centre, a short distance from the Schwerin Palace and the city lake.
How to Get to Staatliches Museum Schwerin#
Schwerin Hauptbahnhof is a short bus or taxi ride from the palace and museum. From Hamburg or Berlin, regional trains connect to Schwerin; local buses from the station serve the city centre and the Schloss area.
Tips for Visiting Staatliches Museum Schwerin#
- Check for temporary exhibitions-they rotate through Renaissance and regional collections.
- Visit the palace grounds for a view of Schwerin's lakeshore and gardens.
- Allow extra time for the museum café; locals prize it for its afternoon pastries.
Best Time to Visit Staatliches Museum Schwerin#
Spring through early autumn is the most pleasant time to visit Schwerin and its state museum.
Weather & Climate near Staatliches Museum Schwerin#
Staatliches Museum Schwerin's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (628 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 48 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 4° | -3° | 36 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 45 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 64 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 55 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 4° | -2° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
