Smålands Museum
Smålands Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Founded in 1867, Smaland’s Museum is Swedens oldest county museum. Permanent exhibitions present objects from the 19th and 20th century. Småland’s Museum has frequent temporary exhibitions presenting Kronoberg’s cultural history in the past, present and future. Smalands Museum and the Swedish Glass Museum are two museums under the same roof. The Swedish Glass Museum is located in the older parts of the museum and presents glass from all over the world and through all times. Let yourself be enchanted by the oldest Swedish glass, dating back to the 1580s. Admire the royal cups and simple bottles from the 17th and 18th centuries. Enjoy the bourgeois crystal and the farmers’ pressed glass of the 19th century. Marvel at world famous design from the 20th century and contemporary Swedish glass.
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2-3 hours
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Ian G
21 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
One of the very best regional museums I have ever visited. Documenting the history of Småland from prehistoric times and onward. All of the information for the various displays is summarised in English and German. The only downside is that the lighting levels are kept low so it can be a bit difficult to see all the detail at times.
Written August 13, 2015
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Fredsviews
North Carolina192 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
This is an excellent museum to explain the massive emigration from Sweden and especially Smaland to North American in the 19th century. Charts and maps highlight the displays.
Written March 27, 2015
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Phayao13
Stockholm, Sweden3,632 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Well composed museum, lovely restaurant, good design shop.If you there in December, fantastic Xmas market, do not miss if in town
Written December 4, 2014
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norgeva
St. Petersburg, Russia1,051 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
This place was worth checking out. There were a number of different interesting displays. I thought the currency collection was superb and a must see for any coin collector.
Written August 27, 2014
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delmin
Nosara, Costa Rica37 contributions
Jun 2011
A placed filled with detailed and interesting Swedish facts. A visit at this museum helps a visitor to this region understand the allure of Scandanavia. The museum is also well layer out. A history enthusiasts dream or for anyone wishing to learn.
Written July 9, 2011
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Turlocksoccermom
Turlock, CA29 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This museum contains many historical items like clothing, shoes, furnishings from the 1800s and prior. It is certainly worth a walk through.
Written May 19, 2019
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martimam
Porto, Portugal35 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Tells a lot about the history of the region, it is explained in a way where you can clearly see the cultural evolution of the region and what makes them a different from the rest of Sweden.
Written October 10, 2018
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JonDoe04134
Umeå, Sweden4,171 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
The glass museum and emigration institute both included in the same ticket are both worth a visit, but Småland's museum was just dull and we basically just passed through it. And what does the Austrian Ötzi have to do with Småland in Sweden?
Written July 21, 2018
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ch6006hc
Copenhagen, Denmark216 contributions
Oct 2016
This museum centers on the lives of particularly farming people in Smaaland, but also the urban development of larger towns, and leads nicely into the overpopulation of the mid-1800´s and subsequent emigration to North America, which is the subject of the neighboring museum.
Written November 2, 2016
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Ellen P
Indianapolis, IN102 contributions
Jul 2016 • Business
When I was there, "Loranga! Loranga!" was on view, and I had a chance to learn about a popular (VERY popular) children's literature character who runs around doing absolutely manic things wearing a bathrobe and his hair wrapped in a flowered towel (no, no -- there's no hint of what you're surely thinking).
Written July 13, 2016
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  • Sat - Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM


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