Eskilstuna Art Museum
Södermanlands län
Eskilstuna Art Museum, located in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is a prominent municipal art museum with a focus on Swedish 20th-century art. Founded by the Eskilstuna Art Association and inaugurated in 1937, it originally occupied a former hospital building from 1871. In 2006, the museum moved to the culturally significant Bolinder Munktell cogwheel workshop in Munktellstaden, an industrial building designed by architect Cyrillus Johansson. The museum's collection includes approximately 1,000 paintings and sculptures, alongside 5,000 graphic works dating from the 1600s onwards, with an emphasis on modern Swedish art. It also manages the municipality's extensive deposit art collection of over 5,000 works. The museum hosts the Swedish Children's Book Archive since 2007, adding a unique dimension to its cultural offerings. Notable figures in its history include architect Frej Klemming, who led the original conversion, and notable museum directors such as Göran M. Silfverstolpe and Madelene Unneberg. The museum's location in a repurposed industrial site highlights Eskilstuna's rich industrial heritage while providing a vibrant space for contemporary art appreciation.
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Astuce: Visit Eskilstuna Art Museum during weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a quiet experience. Check the museum's official website for current exhibitions and events. Booking tickets in advance is recommended during special exhibitions. The museum offers discounts for students, seniors, and groups. Accessible by public transport and located in the Munktellstaden cultural district, it's ideal to combine your visit with exploring nearby industrial heritage sites.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum's collection includes around 1,000 paintings and sculptures and 5,000 graphic works dating back to the 1600s.
- •It is housed in a former industrial building originally designed by architect Cyrillus Johansson, emphasizing the link between art and Eskilstuna's industrial heritage.
- •Since 2007, the museum has included the Swedish Children's Book Archive, a unique cultural resource.
- •Prince Eugen, a notable Swedish prince and artist, attended the museum's original inauguration in 1937.
- •The museum holds county-level responsibility for art since 1998.
Histoire
Eskilstuna Art Museum was founded in 1937 by the Eskilstuna Art Association and originally housed in a former hospital building dating from 1871.
The city architect Frej Klemming was responsible for the initial conversion, and the inauguration was attended by Prince Eugen.
In 1948, the museum was taken over by Eskilstuna Municipality.
In 2006, it relocated to the historic Bolinder Munktell cogwheel workshop in Munktellstaden, a former industrial site with facades designed by Cyrillus Johansson.
Since 2007, the museum also hosts the Swedish Children's Book Archive.
Over the decades, it has expanded its role and collection, receiving county responsibility for art in 1998.
Guide du lieu
Bolinder Munktell Cogwheel Workshop2006 (museum relocation)
The museum's current home, a historic industrial building with architecturally significant facades by Cyrillus Johansson, representing Eskilstuna's industrial past.
Permanent Art Collection1600s onwards
Features approximately 1,000 paintings and sculptures, and 5,000 graphic works, focusing on Swedish art from the 1600s to the 20th century, especially 1900s modern art.
Swedish Children's Book Archive2007
Since 2007, the museum hosts this archive dedicated to Swedish children's literature, adding a unique cultural dimension to its offerings.
Contact
Téléphone: 016-710 13 69
