The best museums Norrland

It all began when in 1922, a young doctor came to settle in the village and never left. We discover his life, his passion for nature and of course the omnipresent Sami culture. At the top of the stairs, you will find a classroom, a sewing room and a kitchen reconstructed with objects from the 1930's; all the history of the pioneers of the time. Downstairs is the silver collection that made the museum famous, as well as a movie theater.

The Jamtli Museum is an open-air museum with historic buildings, and an indoor museum with permanent and temporary exhibitions. "Jamtli" literally means "Jämtland hill" in the local dialect. The place is known for its bell tower, whose architecture is very typical of 18th century Sweden. Along a road, you will see it at the edge of a pavement. You will find an archaeological and handicraft collection, works of art and artefacts that will take you deep into the history of the region.

Very well done museum about the Swedish mountains and the Sami. Indeed, Jokkmokk is the center of the Swedish Sami culture, it is normal that the museum presents the Swedish Lapland and of course the culture of the Sami people. Through eight rooms, you will discover all the aspects of the life of this people: craft industry, customs, traditions, folklore, history, way of life... Think of asking for the explanatory guide in French available free at the entrance, because the texts are in Swedish inside the museum. The name Ajtte means "the barn" in the Saami language.

The Västerbottens Museum, in the Gammlia district, presents the history of the region and the works of local artists (photos, paintings, modern art), as well as several temporary exhibitions often related to social or artistic life. One room is dedicated to skiing and its history. Around the main building, the open-air museum, open in summer, illustrates the traditional life of the region's inhabitants. The museum is open in the summer and shows the traditional life of the inhabitants of the region. The museum features figures dressed in traditional costume who show the techniques and environment of the last century.

In the ^18th and ^19th centuries, the prisoners in Gävle prison had a painful experience of isolation. At that time, the inmates were confined to their cells 24 hours a day, with only twenty minutes of escape time in the open air gaols. Since 2004, a museum has been bringing prison life to life. The museum's exhibition leads into the cells where mannequins, objects found on inmates over the years and interactivity bring these places back to life.

The museum exhibits one of the finest collections of locomotives and wagons illustrating the entire history of the Swedish railroads. The collection includes more than 300 vehicles from the early ^19th century, including the famous Prince Augustus locomotive, which is still the oldest locomotive in service. But what will delight the children (and no doubt some others) is the possibility to climb into the driver's cab of a steam locomotive!

The Regional Museum Gävleborg houses a splendid collection of Swedish art from the ^17th century to the present day, including works by Alexander Roslin, Marcus Larsson and Carl Larsson. Recently, a room has been dedicated to Gunnar Cyrén (an artist famous for his glass pieces). It is notable and pleasing to note the discrepancy that has been created by the presentation, in the same rooms, of works from diametrically opposed styles and periods. A mini circus tent.

In the basement of this large building, a museum is dedicated to the memory of the Sami people, now largely a minority in their historical territory. Objects, clothing, accessories used by this people are exhibited and a traditional Saami tent is reproduced. Only three rooms, not very large but interesting if you take the time to read the explanations in English. Thus, we will learn more about the noaidi, this priest-medic who ensured the link between the spirits and the natural world, or about Lars Nilsson, Saami martyr burned for example.

A museum housed in the barracks of the former A8 regiment, which tells the military history of Sweden, in times of peace and war. Miniature reconstruction of the Boden fort, collection of uniforms, insignia and especially, outside, many equipment of the Swedish army (tanks, artillery pieces, military trucks...). A few steps from the Patinamuseet and near the river, you can stop by the museum during your walk or during your visits.

Nordanå includes, among others, the Skellefteå Museum, which traces the 150-year history of the town, the Nordanå Theatre and an open-air museum that houses some red wooden houses built in the ^18th century in its park. In summer, ethno-tourists can discover the traditional activities of the region through exhibitions of old furniture and looms. Local handicrafts include ceramics, jewelry and sheep's wool mittens. In the old school converted into a museum, crafts and paintings are exhibited.

This museum allows you to discover different types of old dwellings and presents the way the inhabitants lived 100 years ago. Indeed, Hägnan is an archaeological site of the ^14th century where there was a presbytery. Today the village has been recreated around this symbolic place. It is a real work of reconstitution and not of reconstruction which was carried out. The oldest houses are from the ^18th century and the interior of the houses is richly decorated.

A traditional Saami camp, explaining the Saami way of life, their customs, etc. At the back of the museum, there is an enclosure where you can freely see reindeer. We will also pass by the small store that sells Sami handicrafts. You can also stay in a chalet or a tent and enjoy the typical snow sports of the region. Note that from April to early June, the reindeer graze in the mountains and are therefore not visible. Entrance is then free.

To learn about the culture of the region and the history of the city and its surroundings. You will find paintings, objects, reconstructions of some traditional habitats, some dating back to the Middle Ages, as well as temporary exhibitions featuring local artists. One of its largest collections, Hilding Mickelsson, consists of about 150,000 photographs, documenting rural societies and their cultures, as well as portraits.

A museum that retraces the history of the region since the men settled there. Three large rooms on the third floor take the visitor on a journey from the forest, with its wolves and trappers, to the typical Norrboten house of the 19th century. Period objects, stuffed animals and a sound atmosphere make for a pleasant visit. It also explains the evolution of iron ore mining for more than a century and the calamity of the mosquito in the area! On the second floor, shop and collection of old cameras.

Located in the north-east of the city, the Murberget Open Air Museum is a sort of mini Skansen (its Stockholm big brother), with old summer farms, animal pens and activities reminiscent of rural life in the Ångermanland region. The museum and its surroundings are open to the public all year round and there is the charming Lindas Mat & Café restaurant. The perfect place for a day of rest and discovery in the heart of Murberget!

Great museum of local culture, modern and interactive! The exhibits, some fixed, some temporary, are devoted to different aspects of the region's history. They talk about geology, handicrafts, painting, and subjects more specific to the history of Luleå. A museum to discover, despite the lack of explanation in English... The museum also organizes events open to all. You can also sit in the café for a fika.

The F15 Flight Museum is an aviation museum located in Söderhamn. It is housed in a former Swedish Air Force base, known as F15, which was active during the Cold War. The museum houses a collection of historic aircraft, some of which were used by the Swedish Air Force. The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions and activities for visitors, such as guided tours and flight simulators.

Dedicated to the history of the place of women in our society, the Kvinnohistoriskt museum is the first establishment of its kind in the world! The project, launched in 2014 at the initiative of researchers, was to create "a living museum," a place for meetings and debate. The museum presents only temporary exhibitions but has a specific goal: "To describe and deconstruct the ideas, norms and structures that limit the choices and possibilities of women and men today."

Opened in 2014, Guitars - The Museum is located on the top floor of the old school on Vasagatan Street in central Umeå. Featured are hundreds of guitars from the 1950s and 1960s, including some very rare models that belonged to music stars, brought together here by two passionate brothers. If you like rock'n'roll or blues, or if you are a passionate musician, we recommend that you take a look at this museum like no other! The whole history of an era and a culture that deserves to be preserved!

The island of Norrbyskär was once home to the largest steam-powered sawmill in Europe. Gradually a village was established around it, with its church, school and shops; a real community of workers who enjoyed exceptional working and living conditions for the time: high wages, free housing, land to cultivate... But also increased social control. The museum documents the unique history of this community that disappeared as quickly as it appeared, but also offers other activities: art museum, canoeing, small train...