The best general museums Umeå

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...