Fagervik museum & info
A museum open in summer, housed in the old tin-plating house of Fagervik ironworks in Ingå, on the history of the works and the manor.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Fagervik ironworks was founded in 1646 by the Swede Carl Billsten. Waterpower, proximity to the sea and large forests for charcoal burning made the site suitable for iron industry. By the early 18th century, however, operations had ceased, and in 1723 the brothers Johan Wilhelm and Michael Hising bought the works. Since then the estate has remained in the same family's ownership.
In the 18th century the works flourished, partly thanks to a unique product, tinplate, which was in demand across Europe. The yellow main house, designed by Schröder, was completed in 1773. Mikael Hisinger laid the foundations for the park and garden complex that can still be seen today, and in the smiths' gardens, according to tradition, Finland's first potatoes were grown. In the 19th century operations shifted to agriculture and forestry, which remain the estate's main livelihood.
Fagervik museum & info opened in 2005 in the old tin-plating house from 1787, next to the café. The exhibition consists of old photographs and objects and tells the story of the works and the manor's history of almost 300 years, as well as of the unique garden and its buildings. The area can be explored on your own with a small brochure, and the manor is in private use and cannot be visited.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the history of the works and the manor
- Museum in the old tin-plating house from 1787
- Free admission to the museum
- Self-guided walk with brochure
- Works church with Finland's oldest organ (guided tours)
Permanent exhibition
- Fagervik museum & info – Old photographs and objects tell the story of the works and the manor's history, as well as of the garden and its buildings.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Fagervik Gård
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission to the museum. Only cash payments are accepted in the museum. The brochure “Fagervik – self-guided walk” costs €2.50. A guided tour for a group costs €160 (maximum 30 people).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There is one parking space opposite the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Café
Fagervik café is located in the same building (tel. +358 50 547 7617).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and visits to the museum can be booked for groups; the tour takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Bookings by phone +358 50 526 6553 on weekdays, 9:00–16:00. |
