Zorn Museum
Dalarnas lÀn
The Zorn Museum, part of the Zorn Collections in Mora, Sweden, is a cultural treasure dedicated to the life and works of the celebrated artist Anders Zorn and his wife Emma. The museum complex includes four distinct sites: ZorngĂ„rden, the Zorn Museum, Zorns gammelgĂ„rd and textile chamber, and Gopsmor. ZorngĂ„rden, the Zorns' home, is a nationally romantic villa featuring traditional Swedish design and innovative technology for its time, such as early central heating and running hot water. The Zorn Museum, designed by architect Ragnar Ăstberg and opened in 1939, houses an extensive permanent collection of Zorn's paintings, sculptures, and etchings, alongside works by other notable artists like Bruno Liljefors and Gustave Courbet. Zorns gammelgĂ„rd is an open-air museum comprising around forty historical buildings dating from the 13th to 18th centuries, illustrating rural life and traditional timber construction techniques in the Mora region. The textile chamber showcases the Zorns' collection of textiles and related exhibitions. Together, these sites offer a comprehensive insight into Anders Zornâs artistic achievements and the cultural history of Dalarna. The museum regularly hosts exhibitions, including upcoming ones featuring works by John Bauer and Zorn, emphasizing themes of nature and light.
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Tip: Visit the Zorn Museum Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM; closed on Mondays. Daily guided tours are available at ZorngÄrden. Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queues, and note that the museum operates cashlessly. Children and youth under 18 enter for free or at reduced group rates. Spring, especially around Easter, offers special opening hours and exhibitions worth planning around.
Interesting facts
- âąZorngĂ„rden was one of the first houses in Sweden to have central heating and running hot water installed as early as 1898.
- âąThe Zorn Museum holds one of the world's largest private collections of Rembrandt etchings.
- âąZorns gammelgĂ„rd includes Sweden's oldest secular wooden building, the Eldhuset from Noret, dated to 1237.
- âąAnders Zorn was a pioneer in Swedish national romantic architecture, reflected in the design of ZorngĂ„rden.
- âąThe museum complex includes over 20,000 objects ranging from artworks to personal household items of the Zorn family.
History
The Zorn Collections originated from the donation by Anders and Emma Zorn to the Swedish state, encompassing four museums and nearly 20,000 objects including artworks and personal belongings.
Anders Zorn acquired the site for ZorngÄrden in 1886, transforming the property into a national romantic style villa by 1910.
After his death in 1920, the home was converted into a museum in 1942.
The Zorn Museum was constructed in 1939, designed by Ragnar Ăstberg, with expansions in 1982 and 1996.
Zorns gammelgÄrd, an open-air museum of historic buildings, began construction in 1914 and was completed posthumously, showcasing rural architecture from the 13th to 18th centuries.
Over time, the collections have expanded to include significant artworks and cultural artifacts, preserving the legacy of the Zorns and regional heritage.
Place Guide
ZorngÄrden1910
The Zorns' home, a national romantic villa featuring a large timber construction known as the 'Great Room' or 'Viking Hall'. It contains original furnishings, Gustavian and Karl Johan style furniture, and early technological innovations like central heating and telephone installation.
Zorn Museum1939
A brick museum building designed by Ragnar Ăstberg, opened in 1939, housing permanent exhibitions of Anders Zorn's paintings, sculptures, etchings, and his extensive collection of antique silver. It also displays works by other artists collected by Zorn.
Zorns gammelgÄrd and Textile ChamberStarted 1914, completed posthumously
An open-air museum with around 40 historical buildings from the 13th to 18th centuries, reconstructed to exhibit rural life and timber building techniques. The Textile Chamber displays the Zorns' textile collections and hosts textile-related exhibitions.
Contact
Phone: 0250-59 23 10
