Åhus Museum

About the museum

Åhus museum is a branch of Regionmuseet Skåne and is located in Åhus's old town hall by the square. The building is first mentioned in writing in 1431 and has partly preserved medieval parts. In the 1920s it was converted into a municipal building, and since 1974 it has been used as a museum.

The exhibition Vid åns mynning (At the Mouth of the River) tells the story of the town, starting from the river Helge å, which for a long time was an important link between the inland and the outside world. Already in the 600s there was a large trading place at the mouth of the river, and archaeological finds such as Arabic silver coins, glass beads and other imported luxury goods show how far-reaching the contacts were.

Åhus had its heyday from the 13th to the 15th century, when the town belonged to the Archdiocese of Lund and to Denmark. The exhibition shows traces of merchants, monks, the archbishop's officials, craftsmen and farmers. The town lost its town charter in 1617, when Kristianstad was founded. In front of the museum stands the Viking Age runestone Älleköpingestenen.

Highlights

• The exhibition Vid åns mynning on the history of Åhus
• Archaeological finds from the Viking Age and the Middle Ages, such as Arabic silver coins and glass beads
• Medieval town hall from the 15th century
• The Viking Age runestone Älleköpingestenen outside the museum

Permanent exhibition

• Vid åns mynning – Local history exhibition about Åhus, with archaeological finds showing trade, crafts and everyday life from the Viking Age to the Middle Ages.

Founded

1974

Operated by

Regionmuseet Skåne

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• 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

The cobblestone square in front of the building may be an obstacle. A ramp runs along the building to the entrance, and there is also a flight of steps from the square. The toilets are one flight down outside the building and are not accessible, so accessibility is limited for visitors with pushchairs, rollators or wheelchairs.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Coat check

Unstaffed cloakroom.

Events & venue rental

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