Åbergs Museum
Lasse Åberg's museum in a converted barn in Bålsta, with comic-inspired art, a Disney collection, a Stig-Helmer exhibition and a jungle hut for children.
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About the museum
Åbergs Museum was founded by the artist, filmmaker and cartoonist Lasse Åberg and opened to the public in 2002. The museum is located in Bålsta, in an old 19th-century barn that has been renovated and converted into exhibition spaces.
The collection consists of comic-inspired art and original comic artwork by leading cartoonists, including Burne Hogarth, Hal Foster and Carl Barks. It also includes works by well-known Pop Art artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. A large part of the collection consists of antique Disney objects from the period 1928–1940, such as clocks, dolls, porcelain and tin toys, and it is regarded as one of the finest of its kind in the world.
The museum also has an exhibition about the film character Stig-Helmer Olsson, with props, photographs and costumes from the seven feature films. For children there is Trazankojan, a three-storey hut with a slide, a suspension bridge and Hemliga Arnes labb, and outside is the play park Banankontakt.
Highlights
- Original comic artwork by, among others, Carl Barks and Hal Foster
- Pop Art by Picasso, Haring, Lichtenstein and Warhol
- Antique Disney collection from 1928–1940
- Stig-Helmer exhibition with props and costumes from the films
- Trazankojan with a slide and suspension bridge
- Banankontakt play park outdoors
Permanent exhibitions
- Serieoriginal och serieinspirerad konst – Collection of original comic artwork and Pop Art by well-known artists.
- Disneysamlingen – Antique Disney objects from 1928–1940, including clocks, dolls, porcelain and toys.
- Stig-Helmer-museet – Props, photographs and costumes from the films about Stig-Helmer Olsson.
- Founded
- 2002
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 125 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | SEK 75free up to age 2 · Children aged 3–15 pay SEK 75; children under 3 go free. Adults pay nothing extra to accompany children into the hut, but pay admission to the museum. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · One companion per visitor has free admission on presentation of a companion card showing that the companion is on duty. |
| Groups | –A guided tour for groups costs SEK 1,300, in addition to admission of SEK 125 per person. |
| Families | SEK 350Two adults and two children aged 3–15. |
| Annual pass, adult | SEK 345 |
| Annual pass, child | SEK 195 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on one level and has an accessible toilet. A level paved path leads from the car park, and it is possible to drive up to the door. Trazankojan can only be reached by stairs, but wheelchair users can roll into the room to experience the jungle atmosphere. Guide dogs are welcome; other dogs may not come in.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | SEK 350 · Two adults and two children aged 3–15. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum suits children of all ages, with an art treasure hunt, a quiz in the art hall, Trazankojan and the Banankontakt play park outdoors. Children's parties with fika and time in Trazankojan can be booked.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lindegårdsvägen
Commuter train from Stockholm Central Station to Bålsta (about 40 minutes); from the station it is 1.5 km on foot. Bus 31 stops behind the museum at the Lindegårdsvägen stop, according to the museum's directions.
By car
Parking available · 600 m to the entrance
At busy times the car park at the museum may be full. There is a car park 600 metres below the museum along Kalmarvägen and another 400 metres along Lindegårdsvägen; a parking disc is required.
By car from Stockholm: about 45 km on the E18 towards Enköping, take the first exit towards Bålsta and then turn left into the town; from Enköping: about 30 km on the E18 towards Stockholm.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Åbergs Restaurang serves the dish of the day as a buffet on weekdays (always with a vegetarian option and lactose-free food) and a menu at weekends; open 11:00–16:00. The museum shop sells lithographs, posters, books and Stig-Helmer merchandise. Picnic tables and a barbecue area are available outdoors.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 25 guests.
Meeting room (conference) for up to 25 people, with equipment and catering in the museum's restaurant; children's parties can be booked separately.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | General guided tour in Swedish every Sunday at 14:00, free for visitors who have paid admission. Guided tours for groups can be booked in Swedish and English. School visits are offered. |
