Museums in Kalmar County
The Kalmar läns museum with finds from the warship Kronan, Kalmar Castle (Kalmar slott) and the Kalmar konstmuseum in Kalmar, plus Astrid Lindgrens Näs in Vimmerby.
Kalmar County Museum Guide
Our guide lists 74 museums in Kalmar County across 39 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Kalmar (6), Oskarshamn (6), and Borgholm (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (31%), City & Regional Museums (20%), and Open-Air Museums (18%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 80 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 50 and SEK 125.
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 21 offer dedicated programs for families, and 22 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Kalmar County
The best-known museums in Kalmar County
Kalmar slottCastles & Palaces · Kalmar
Borgholms slottCastles & Palaces · Borgholm
Eketorps borgArchaeology · Degerhamn
Kalmar konstmuseumArt · Kalmar
Kalmar läns museumRegional · Kalmar
Ölands museum HimmelsbergaOpen-air · Borgholm
Astrid Lindgrens NäsPeople · Vimmerby
Böda SkogsjärnvägTechnology · Byxelkrok
DöderhultarmuseetPeople · Oskarshamn
Kalmar sjöfartsmuseumTechnology · Kalmar
Museums in Kalmar County with free admission
Museums in Kalmar County with programs for families
- Kalmar slottCastles & Palaces · Kalmar
- Borgholms slottCastles & Palaces · Borgholm
- Eketorps borgArchaeology · Degerhamn
- Kalmar konstmuseumArt · Kalmar
- Kalmar läns museumRegional · Kalmar
- Ölands museum HimmelsbergaOpen-air · Borgholm
- Astrid Lindgrens NäsPeople · Vimmerby
- Böda SkogsjärnvägTechnology · Byxelkrok
- DöderhultarmuseetPeople · Oskarshamn
Smalspårsjärnvägen Hultsfred–VästervikTechnology · Västervik
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Kalmar County
- Kalmar konstmuseumArt · Kalmar
- Kalmar läns museumRegional · Kalmar
Naturum OttenbyNature · Degerhamn
Naturum TrollskogenNature · Byxelkrok
The Glass FactoryArt · Boda glasbruk
DesignarkivetSpecial · Nybro
FlygtmuseetTechnology · Lindås
Västerviks museumRegional · Västervik
Orrefors MuseumArt · Orrefors- Skälsbäck SkolmuseumRegional · Fagerhult
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Kalmar County?
Our directory currently lists 74 museums in Kalmar County across 39 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Kalmar County?
Some of the best known are Kalmar slott, Borgholms slott, Eketorps borg, Kalmar konstmuseum, and Kalmar läns museum.
Which museums in Kalmar County offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Naturum Ottenby, Naturum Trollskogen, Gästgivarehagen, and Storebro Bruksmuseum.
Which museums in Kalmar County are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Kalmar slott, Borgholms slott, and Kalmar läns museum.
Which museums in Kalmar County are wheelchair accessible?
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kalmar konstmuseum, Kalmar läns museum, and Naturum Ottenby. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Kalmar County?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 80 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 20 to SEK 250. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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