Eksjö Museum
Jönköpings län
Eksjö Museum, originally known as the Albert Engström Museum, is a municipal museum located in Eksjö, Sweden, dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the region. The museum was established through donations of materials related to the artist and writer Albert Engström by Carl David Carlsson in 1947 and 1965, and officially opened in 1968. It features three main permanent exhibitions: one focused on Albert Engström's life and works, another on the history of Eksjö through the centuries, and a third dedicated to the military history of Småland, housed in the historically significant "Röda Längan" building, a former stable on Ränneslätt. The museum also includes art galleries presenting contemporary art and temporary exhibitions that connect cultural history with current themes. Situated by the Eksjöån river in a historically industrial area once home to a tannery and later garment manufacturing, the museum grounds include the Museigården garden, redesigned in 1993 and renewed in 2020 with culturally significant plants. Eksjö Museum also manages the Aschanska gården, a well-preserved bourgeois home from the early 20th century. The museum serves as a cultural hub offering educational programs, concerts, workshops, and is closely linked to the town's identity as a well-preserved wooden city with deep historical roots.
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Tip: The best time to visit Eksjö Museum is during the warmer months when the Museigården garden is in full bloom and outdoor events like concerts and workshops take place. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum's website or contact the tourist center for information on current exhibitions and to book guided tours. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended during peak tourist seasons. Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups. The museum is accessible by public transport and offers visitor amenities including a tourist information center nearby.
Interesting facts
- •The museum's collection includes significant photographic material, cultural artifacts, and artworks related to Albert Engström and Gudrun Key Åberg.
- •Museigården garden features plants with cultural historical connections and participates in a national initiative to preserve old Swedish cultural plants (POM).
- •The military history exhibition is housed in Röda Längan, a building that was formerly a stable on Ränneslätt.
- •Eksjö Museum also manages Aschanska gården, an intact bourgeois home from the early 20th century.
- •The museum is situated in Eksjö's wooden town, which contains 56 registered historic buildings, some dating back to the 16th century reconstruction after a fire.
History
Eksjö Museum was founded through the donation of Albert Engström-related materials by collector Carl David Carlsson in 1947 and 1965, leading to the museum's opening in 1968.
Since then, it has expanded to include exhibitions on the town's history and Småland's military heritage, with the military exhibition opening in 2004 in the historic Röda Längan building.
The museum is located in a historically industrial area of Eksjö, once home to a tannery and garment industry, reflecting the town's evolution from a medieval city chartered in 1403 to a military and cultural center.
Place Guide
Albert Engström Exhibition1968
This permanent exhibition showcases the life and works of Albert Engström, a notable Swedish artist and writer, featuring donated materials that form the core of the museum's collection.
Eksjö Through the Centuries1993
A historical exhibition opened in 1993 that traces the development of Eksjö from its medieval origins, through its reconstruction after the 1568 fire, to modern times.
Småland Military History Museum2004
Opened in 2004 in the Röda Längan building, this exhibition focuses on the military history of the Småland region, including the presence of the Småland Regiment and other military units.
Museigården Garden1993
Located by the Eksjöån river, this garden was redesigned in 1993 and renewed in 2020, featuring plants with cultural and historical significance connected to Swedish heritage.
Aschanska gårdenEarly 20th century
A well-preserved bourgeois home from the early 20th century managed by the museum, offering insights into domestic life of the period.
Contact
Phone: 0381-361 60
