Museum of Work, Norrköping
Östergötlands län
The Museum of Work in Norrköping, Sweden, is situated in the historic 'Strykjärn' building, a former weaving mill that was part of the Holmens Bruk textile factory from 1917 to 1962. This national museum preserves and presents the history of work and everyday life through personal stories, interviews, and archival collections, highlighting both past and present professional experiences. It is renowned for exhibitions that explore industrial society, working conditions, and social perspectives such as gender roles. The museum also hosts the EWK Center for Political Illustration Art, dedicated to the satirical works of Ewert Karlsson. Its exhibitions range from long-term displays like "The History of Alva," which connects to the building's textile past, to thematic exhibitions on sustainability and the digital workplace. With over 2600 collected interviews and stories, the museum offers a rich, human-centered insight into Sweden’s industrial and social evolution.
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Astuce: Visit the museum during its opening hours from 10:00 to 17:00, with free admission all year round. Booking group visits in advance is recommended. Check the museum's website for current and upcoming exhibitions and events, as well as special activities during school holidays. The museum often features thematic exhibitions and offers a creative workshop space. There are no ticket fees, but some special exhibitions or programs may require advance registration or booking. The best time to visit is during weekdays to avoid crowds and to fully engage with the exhibitions.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum is located in a former textile factory building known locally as the 'Strykjärn' (Clothes iron) due to its distinctive shape.
- •It holds over 2600 interviews and stories documenting personal work experiences collected since its opening.
- •The EWK Center for Political Illustration Art, dedicated to satirist Ewert Karlsson, has been part of the museum since 2009.
- •The museum supports approximately 1,500 working life museums across Sweden, which preserve historical workplaces in their original environments.
- •Its permanent exhibition "The History of Alva" chronicles the life of a textile worker who worked in the building from 1927 to 1962.
Histoire
The Museum of Work is housed in the 'Strykjärn' building, originally a weaving mill operated by Holmens Bruk from 1917 until 1962.
The museum itself was established to preserve and narrate the history of work and everyday life in Sweden, collecting extensive oral histories and archival materials.
Since 2009, it has also been home to the EWK Center for Political Illustration Art.
Over the decades, the museum has evolved its exhibitions to reflect changes in industrial society, from documenting the early 20th-century textile industry to exploring contemporary issues such as sustainability and digital work environments.
Guide du lieu
The History of Alva1927-1962
A permanent exhibition that tells the story of Alva Karlsson, a textile worker who worked in the factory from 1927 to 1962, connecting visitors to the building's industrial past.
EWK – Center for Political Illustration ArtEstablished 2009
Dedicated to the satirical works of Ewert Karlsson (1918–2004), this center preserves and exhibits political illustrations, hosting national and international exhibitions to highlight political art.
Industriland Exhibition (2007–2013)2007-2013
A long-term exhibition exploring Sweden's modernization between 1930 and 1980, featuring objects significant to working life and everyday living, including themed rooms on leisure, world, living, and consumption.
Framtidsland (Future Country) Exhibition2014-2019
An exhibition inaugurated in 2014 that investigates sustainable society concepts through materials developed from conversations between young people and researchers, addressing work, environment, and everyday life.
Contact
Téléphone: 011-23 17 00