Excursions, Exhibition

Summer Vacation Program of the State Palaces, Gardens, and Art Collections of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Tuesday, 04/08/2026 / 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM / Schloss Schwerin

Events at the Schwerin Castle Museum

Summer, sun, summer vacation: Now is the time for adventure.
In the castles and museums of the State Castles, Gardens, and Art Collections of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (SSGK M-V), exciting stories, creative hands-on activities, and surprising discoveries await vacation guests of all ages. Whether on an animal safari in the castle, following in the footsteps of princesses and dukes, playing Baroque games, going on a moonlight hike, or in the art workshop—there’s no room for boredom here.

Events at the Schwerin Castle Museum:

July 28, 4:00 p.m.
ROYAL GIFTS
What kind of gifts did a king actually give his relatives for Christmas, and what was on a prince’s birthday table? We’ll explore this and more in the Silver Chamber at the palace, where you can marvel at magnificent “Royal Gifts” made of porcelain.
Duration: 1 hour, registration at 0385-58841572
Ticket: Children 2 €, Adults 13 € / 9 €

July 21, 4:00 p.m.
HEROES, GODS, MYTHICAL CREATURES
Will Iwein defeat the dragon in battle, and what is inside Pandora’s mysterious box? On a tour through the castle, we’ll encounter numerous figures from ancient and medieval legends and learn their exciting stories.
Duration: 1 hour, registration at 0385-58841572
Ticket: Children 2 €, Adults 13 € / 9 €

July 14, 4:00 p.m.
STORIES IN THE CASTLE
On a tour through the castle’s living quarters and state rooms, we’ll admire the beautiful interior design and some of the artworks on display. The children will also learn interesting facts about the lives of the castle’s former residents.
Duration: 1 hour, registration at 0385-58841572
Ticket: Children 2 €, Adults 13 € /9 €

August 4, 4:00 p.m.
PRINCE AND PRINCESS—A LIFE LIKE IN A FAIRY TALE?
Did princes and princesses have to go to school, too? Did a prince have pockets full of gold? Was the princess allowed to marry her Prince Charming? And anyway: Was life in a castle always as glamorous and adventurous as in fairy tales?
Duration: 1 hour, registration at 0385-58841572
Ticket: Children 2 €, Adults 13 € /9 €

You can find the complete vacation program at: https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/news/ferienzeit-ist-entdeckerzeit-mit-dem-sommerferienprogramm-der-staatlichen-schloesser-gaerten-und-kunstsammlungen/

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