Schwind-Pavillon
Neoclassical music salon in the park of Rüdigsdorf with murals by Moritz von Schwind on the myth of Cupid and Psyche – museum of the town of Frohburg.
About the museum
The Schwind-Pavillon is the former music salon of the orangery of the Rüdigsdorf manor. The client was the estate owner Heinrich Wilhelm Leberecht Crusius, who inherited the estate in 1824, converted it into a summer residence, and had a landscape park laid out. The orangery was built between 1829 and 1839; alongside the glazed greenhouse in the central building, the side pavilions housed the gardener's residence and the hall for music and socializing. The interior was designed by Woldemar Hermann of Dresden, and Gottfried Semper also gave advice on the wall design.
Crusius, himself active in the Leipzig and Saxon art associations, won several renowned artists for the painted decoration on the theme of Cupid and Psyche. Gustav Adolph Hennig created the round ceiling painting, surrounded by the signs of the zodiac, and Otto Wagner the ornamental ceiling structure with tendrils of the four seasons. From 1838, Moritz von Schwind, later a leading representative of German late Romanticism, painted the large murals after which the room is now named, together with his Viennese friend Leopold Schulz.
Since 1968, the hall has been a museum, at first of the town of Kohren-Sahlis, now part of the Museen Kohren-Sahlis of the town of Frohburg. The listed room is regarded as a very well preserved example of Neoclassical interior art. In the summer months it is open to visitors and is also used for concerts and civil weddings.
Highlights
- Murals by Moritz von Schwind and Leopold Schulz on Cupid and Psyche
- Ceiling painting "Cupid Leads Psyche to Olympus" by Gustav Adolph Hennig
- Ornamental ceiling painting with tendrils of the seasons by Otto Wagner
- Neoclassical orangery in the Rüdigsdorf landscape park
- Summer concerts in the historic music salon
Permanent exhibitions
- Musiksalon mit Amor-und-Psyche-Zyklus – The fully preserved Neoclassical hall with wall and ceiling paintings by Schwind, Schulz, Hennig, and Wagner is itself the exhibit.
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Stadt Frohburg (Museen Kohren-Sahlis)
- Director
- C. Schulze
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3School students, students, trainees, people with severe disabilities, retirees, social assistance recipients, volunteer service participants, holders of the Saxon Ehrenamtskarte (volunteer card) (each with proof) |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 5 · Children from 6 to 16 years; younger children free. |
| Seniors | €3Retirees pay the reduced price. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3 |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Groups (6+ people) | –Tours from 6 people: €1 additional per person. |
| Families | €81–2 adults with up to 2 children. |
| Combination ticket 2 Museen Kohren-Sahlis | €6reduced €4 |
| Summer concert in the Schwind-Pavillon | €15Children 6–16 years free |
| Museum visit outside opening hours (surcharge) | €10per visitor group |
| Photo permit (private purposes) | €1 |
Prices according to the fee schedule of the Museen Kohren-Sahlis (valid since August 1, 2025).
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the Saxon museum portal, partially suitable for people with disabilities. Vehicles of people with disabilities may stop briefly at the pavilion for getting in and out.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Use the designated public parking areas; driving into the Schwindpark and parking directly at the pavilion are not allowed.
The pavilion is located in the park of the former manor in the Rüdigsdorf district of Frohburg.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
The hall can be rented for private lectures and concerts (education and culture) and serves as a wedding venue of the Frohburg registry office; non-denominational ceremonies are also possible.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography for private purposes is allowed for a fee of €1. |
| Good to know | Tours for groups of 6 or more by arrangement. Children under 12 only when accompanied by adults. Dogs and other animals are not allowed. |
