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Schwerin State Museum: Sensational reopening after modernization!
After four years of modernization, the Schwerin State Museum celebrated its reopening on October 30, 2025 with free admission.
Schwerin State Museum: Sensational reopening after modernization!
The State Museum in Schwerin shines in new splendor after extensive modernization. The museum was ceremoniously reopened on October 30, 2025, and the anticipation of the visitors was palpable. Over 8,500 people flocked to the halls in the first four days after reopening, which opened their doors on the long weekend around Reformation Day. These numerous art lovers can look forward to free entry, which will be financed for the next four years by the Dorit & Alexander Otto Foundation and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as [ots.at](https://www.ots.at/presseaussenderung/OTS_20251204_OTS0078/staats-museum-Schwerin- Feierlich-wiedereroeffnet) reports.
The extensive modernization, which took four years, was realized through the generous donation of 7.5 million euros from the Dorit & Alexander Otto Foundation and 4 million euros from the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Part of the renovation was not only the renewal of the technical infrastructure with modern LED lighting, air conditioning and a WiFi network, but also accessibility. Three new lifting platforms and automated doors ensure that the museum is accessible to everyone.
A new exhibition experience
The museum now offers more than 400 square meters of additional exhibition space. Premises previously used as a storage facility were converted to better present the collections. The new permanent exhibition combines masterpieces of Dutch and Flemish painting with contemporary works of art and leads visitors through thematic rooms that offer digital and interactive offerings. Particularly attractive are the now newly hung Old Masters and the three Rembrandt paintings from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, which can be seen in Schwerin for the next six months.
Under the curation of Gero Seelig, the Old Masters were systematically re-staged, while modern art from the 20th and 21st centuries is presented in the basement. Artists such as Günther Uecker, Cornelia Schimmele and Wolfgang Mattheuer enter into dialogue with works by artists associated with Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania, such as Matthias Wegenhaupt and Otto Niemeyer-Holstein.
A place of encounter and enjoyment
The visitor experience is enriched by a newly designed café and a museum shop that invite you to linger. The historic building itself was carefully restored, with the color scheme and design elements revised by the architect Marlene Wetzel. The successful combination of traditional architecture and modern elements shows the best face of art and culture in the region.
The Schwerin State Museum not only attracts art lovers, but also becomes a model for other institutions, such as the initiative in Austria, which promotes accessibility in museums with the new “Museum Guide Inclusive”. The aim of this comprehensive overview is to make art and culture accessible to people with disabilities, which also corresponds to the philosophy of the Schwerin Museum, because everyone should be able to experience the beauty of art, regardless of physical limitations, as schloss-hartheim.at emphasizes.
Overall, the reopening of the State Museum in Schwerin marks a new phase in the art landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. With an exciting mix of history, tradition and modernity, the museum has a lot to offer. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to be inspired by the newly designed spaces and impressive works of art.