Lebellska köpmansgården
Museum in a merchant's house from 1762 in the wooden-house setting of Kristinestad, with interiors showing stylistic periods from the 1760s to the 1840s.
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About the museum
Lebellska köpmansgården shows how a merchant family lived and worked in the seafaring town of Kristinestad more than 200 years ago. The first merchant's house was built in the 1720s by Casper Lebell, who originally came from Poland and was a released prisoner of war. His son, Casper Lebell the Younger, built a fortune on shipping out tar and timber and importing salt, and had the present house built in 1762. Three generations of Lebells and two generations of the related Holmström family lived in the house.
The house has operated as a museum since 1939. The museum's distinctive feature is the tasteful interiors from the 1760s to the 1840s, where original details remain. Furniture, utensils and ornaments together create an authentic atmosphere. The farm is surrounded by outbuildings, one of which is one of the few surviving salt storehouses from the glory days of seafaring.
In the neighbouring Felénska house, events and exhibitions are arranged, and it also houses the summer café Café Lebell. The merchant's house is owned by the Ahlström foundations (Ahlströmska stiftelserna) and holds the ECEAT environmental certificate.
Highlights
- Merchant's house from 1762 with interiors from 1760–1840
- Preserved salt storehouse
- Museum since 1939
- Café Lebell in the Felénska house
- Wooden-house setting of Kristinestad
Permanent exhibition
- Köpmansgårdens interiörer – Rooms in period style from the 1760s to the 1840s, with original and period-typical furniture, utensils and ornaments.
- Founded
- 1939
- Operated by
- Ahlströmska stiftelserna
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €1 |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups (16+ people) | €4 per personGroups of more than 15 people. |
| School class (per pupil) | €4 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Poor accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the wooden-house town of Kristinestad, on Strandgatan.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Café Lebell in the Felénska house, open in summer.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The Felénska house next to the museum can be rented for private events.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | A summer guide is available; guided tours also by arrangement. |
