The Museum

Even 40 years after the first treaty was signed, the term “Schengen” is still a symbol for the freedom of movement and the abolishment of borders in Europe. Inaugurated in 2010, the European Museum is dedicated to the history and significance of the Schengen agreement. Our exhibition – spread over 200m² – retraces the development from a Europe of borders towards a more unified Europe with a common citizenship in a clear and interactive manner. The abolishment of systematic border controls within the Schengen zone has been the first step in applying the four fundamental freedoms established with the Treaty of Rome in 1957. (Text adapted from the old Website) 

A personalized experience

The experience inside the museum is an engaging journey to experience diversity, possible intersections and integration in an intuitive, interactive and playful manner, which also alternates moments of exploration and reflection. To make the experience within the Museum even more personalised and participatory, the visitor will use a card, which they receive at the entrance, to move freely and activate the different digital stations, and also select their desired language (choosing between German, French and English). In addition, the pathway for children and young people will be guided with the help of a booklet, developed using a playful approach to make the space accessible and enjoyable by even the youngest visitors. 

A fluid path: the exhibition space

The museum develops as a route structured progression of texts and objects related to the themes of the four main sections — each with different content, form and multimedia.