All profession & craft museums to visit in Sweden

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 8 profession and craft museums in Sweden. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Sweden:

  1. The Rademacher Forges1

    The Rademacher Forges

     Eskilstuna
    Sweden's oldest industrial area that is working until today and retains its historical atmosphere. Visit to see the craftsmen at work.
  2. Gustavsberg porcelain2

    Gustavsberg porcelain

     Gustavsberg
    The Gustavsberg factory was renowned for its progressive social structure. The conditions for the workers were better than elsewhere, which was a significant factor in its rapid growth. The workers only joined a union in 1919, reflecting the factory's commitment to providing a conducive working environment.
  3. Dalarnas Museum3

    Dalarnas Museum

     Falun
    Already in the entrance hall, you are greeted by the diversity that Dalarna offers. The bustling street life of Falun outside the window contrasts sharply with the tapestry depicting the moss-covered river of Fulufjället in northern Dalarna. Explore the museum and enjoy the art, from prints to paint
  4. Postmuseum4

    Postmuseum

     Stockholm
    The Postmuseum (The Postal Museum) is a museum in Stockholm that is dedicated to the history of the post office in Sweden. The permanent exhibitions in the Postmuseum mainly show the postal history and the history of letters and stamps. These exhibitions are named "The letter - a journey through cen
  5. Ebba's House5

    Ebba's House

     Malmö
    Ebba's House is a tiny house with an interior from the 1910s. From the inside, the home still looks exactly as it did when Ebba Olsson and her family moved in at the beginning of the 20th century. Ebba and her mother worked from home making lace and trimmings. After her mother´s death, Ebba lived al
  6. Polismuseet6

    Polismuseet

     Stockholm
    The Police Museum (Polismuseet) is a policing museum in Stockholm that is dedicated to the history of the Swedish Police. The exhibitions are arranged on two floors and show objects of the life of the police through time. One exhibition includes Swedish police uniforms since 1850. Another shows life
  7. Almgrens Sidenväveri7

    Almgrens Sidenväveri

     Stockholm
    The Almgrens Sidenväveri (Stiftelsen K A Almgren Sidenväveri & Museum) is a museum in Stockholm where old machines are still producing silk. The museum features exhibitions on it shistory and silk production in general.
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    Eda Glasmuseum

     Eda Glasbruk
    Eda Glasmuseum is a museum situated in the town of Eda, in the Värmland region of Sweden. This location is known for its rich history and cultural significance, making it an interesting destination for tourists who are interested in Swedish history and culture.