Södermanland Museum
Södermanlands län
Södermanland Museum, located in Södermanland County, Sweden, is a regional museum focusing on cultural history. Founded in 1913, it has grown to house approximately 100,000 objects, a million photographs, and extensive archival materials. The museum's collections highlight social changes from industrialization and include folk culture, art, and historical photographs. Its art collection features works by notable Swedish artists such as Josef Wilhelm Wallander and Henning Petri. The museum also preserves rare photographic works including some of Sweden's earliest daguerreotypes. Since 2018, the museum operates from modern premises in Nyköping's western harbor, designed by Carlstedts arkitekter, featuring exhibition spaces, archives, a concert hall, and workshops. The museum engages actively with the entire region through exhibitions and collaborative projects, preserving and presenting Södermanland's rich cultural heritage.
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Tip: Visit Södermanland Museum during weekdays for a quieter experience and to enjoy its well-regarded lunch offerings. Booking tickets in advance is advisable for workshops and special events. The museum shop offers unique regional books, ceramics, and posters. Check the museum's website for current exhibitions and programs before your visit to maximize your experience.
Interesting facts
- •The museum's collections include about one million photographs, including some of Sweden's earliest daguerreotypes from 1844.
- •The museum's art collection includes works by prominent Swedish artists such as Josef Wilhelm Wallander and Henning Petri.
- •Södermanland Museum manages the Malmahed museum in Malmköping in cooperation with local organizations.
- •The current museum building, opened in 2018, was designed by Carlstedts arkitekter and includes a concert hall and workshops.
- •The museum's collections reflect social changes during Sweden's industrialization at the turn of the 20th century.
History
Södermanland Museum was founded in 1913 by the Södermanland County Museum Association with support from local individuals including Prince Wilhelm.
Initial exhibitions opened in 1918 in the Old Residence at Nyköpingshus.
Over time, the museum expanded to various locations including the Kungstornet tower and a converted gasworks art hall inaugurated in 1959.
In 1986, it began managing the Malmahed museum in Malmköping.
The museum underwent administrative changes, becoming a foundation and later part of Region Sömland.
The current museum building in Nyköping's western harbor opened in 2018, marking a modern era for the institution.
Place Guide
Main Exhibition Halls
The main exhibition spaces showcase cultural history artifacts, folk culture objects, artworks, and historical photographs representing Södermanland's heritage.
Art Collection
Features works by Swedish artists such as Josef Wilhelm Wallander, Henning Petri, Döderhultaren, and Erik Dahlbergh, representing regional and national art history.
Photographic Archives
Houses approximately one million photographs spanning from the 1840s to the present, including daguerreotypes and ferrotypes, documenting regional history and notable photographers.
Museum Shop and Workshops
Offers visitors a chance to purchase regional books, ceramics, and posters. Workshops allow hands-on experiences with traditional techniques and crafts.
Contact
Phone: 072-213 47 11
