November-March: Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Opened daily
April-October: from 10am to 7pm
Admission up to one hour before closing.
Zur Steinmole 1
17192 Waren (Müritz)
Germany
phone: +49 3991 63368-0
fax: + 49 3991 63368-10
email: info@Mueritzeum.de
Entdecken Sie die Schönheit der heimischen Natur
Freuen Sie sich auf spannende Naturerlebnisse auf über 2000m² Ausstellungsfläche!
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Sonderausstellung Haus der Sammlungen
vom 01. April – 30. Oktober 2022
Welcome to the Müritzeum
Young or old, families, school classes or tour parties – in the Müritzeum, everybody can have fun, join in, try new things out or simply relax, whether the sun is shining or it’s raining.
Discover, experience and understand nature
Dive beneath the water’s surface on the Mecklenburg Lake Plateau with us and discover Germany’s biggest aquarium landscape for native freshwater species.
Experience the interactive sections of the Natural History Exhibition and join us on an exciting expedition through our region’s diverse plant and animal kingdom and it’s history.
1866 marked the beginning of the history of the collection of the first natural history museum in Mecklenburg-Western Pomeranina: the Maltzaneum. The substantial collection now includes around 300.000 specimens of the native flora and fauna as well as geological exhibits.
Special exhibition:
Always something new to discover
Several times a year, the Müritzeum invites visitors to enjoy interesting special exhibitions. From historical exhibits from the State Natural History Collections to impressive photographs and artistic paintings, you can discover special exhibitions on different themes. We’re currently working on a new special exhibition. Stay tuned here: further updates on the content and the exhibition opening will be published soon.
Special exhibition: Glanzlichter
Several times a year, the Müritzeum invites visitors to enjoy interesting special exhibitions. At the moment we’re showing fascinating nature photographies of the international well-known photo competition “Glanzlichter”. Dive in and have a look at breathtaking pictures in ten different categories as “Magnificent Wilderness”, “The Beauty of Plants”, “Nature as Art”, “Aerial Views of Nature”, “The World of Mammals” and more. The Glanzlichter will be on display until 28th of February at the Müritzeum.
In the Müritzeum now
The new special exhibition “Multi Faceted Insects –
Diversity | Endangerment | Protection” is from March 21st to October 6th.
It can be seen in our nature experience center in Waren (Müritz).
Special exhibition
Several times a year, the Müritzeum invites visitors to enjoy interesting special exhibitions. At the moment we’re showing fascinating photographies of the “mysterious underwater world”(German: Geheimnisvolle Unterwasserwelt) by Mario Merkel.” Dive in and have a look at breathtaking pictures of several fish, underwater landscape, water plants and tiny organisms living in the water.
We love to hear what you think
“We visited the Müritzeum at around 10 a.m. on Saturday. We had the place to ourselves. My little granddaughter could look at everything in peace and quiet and was delighted. It was also nice having the big car park right nearby. Definitely recommended 👍”
“Super-interactive exhibition for young and old. Even the very young can explore the buttons for bird calls, the animal tracks and more besides.”
“It was very beautiful. Worth the price of admission! If the weather’s nice, you can also walk around the lake. Worth seeing again and again!”
“Whatever the time of year, a great place for gaining konwledge about nature and the environment.”
“A very beautiful and informative museum, even for little explorers. There were lots of opportunities to try things out and explore, even for little kids.”
“Surpassed my expectations. It’s got to be seen!”
“A splendid experience for the whole family … Going exploring, that’s what the Müritzeum is all about! For parents and grandparents, there’s even a quiet area with massage chairs ✔️”
“The diversity of our nature is indescribable in any case. The Müritzeum is an interesting way to experience the wonders of nature in sound and images. Worth visiting any day.”
“Very nicely done. Lots of fish. Simply incredibly beautiful. 🐟🐠🐡🦈🦐”
“A nature museum well worth visiting with live aquatic animals and lots of interesting information about the surroundings. Ideal for families with children.”
There's more to discover
Dogs in the Müritzeum
Can I bring my dog? Yes, of course! You can explore our interactive exhibitions and aquariums with your furry friend.
Barrier-free
Most parts of the Müritzeum are disabled-accessible. You can find all the further information that you need for your visit here.
Guided tours
Would you like to find out more about the nature of the Mecklenburg Lake Plateau? Plan your personal guided tour now.
The MÜRITZEUM is a modern multimedia-based nature discovery centre. It presents the region around the Mueritz – fascinating, entertaining and informative, simple and understandable – for young and old likewise perfectly suitable.
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Visitor Information
Veranstaltungen
Ausstellungen, Aktionstage, Sonderführungen und vieles mehr finden Sie in unserer Veranstaltungsübersicht
Region
Ausflugsziele rund um die Müritz haben wir für Sie in unserem digitalen Schaufenster zusammengefasst
Shop
Ob tolles Kinderbuch, ein Andenken an Ihren Urlaub oder Onlinetickets – all das finden Sie im Onlineshop
Children museum
A visit in our nature discovery centre is a great way for children to learn more about our local nature and its formation. Cast off, engine on, captain on the rudder!
Guided tours
Of course we can arrange guided tours for you after registration. Please contact one of our staff members at the information/ cash point for further information.
Shop
We recommend visiting our shop where you can buy various souvenirs like postcards, books, candles, cosmetic article, toys, ceramics, art products and many more.