Aschanska gården
Untouched, preserved middle-class home from the turn of the 20th century in Gamla stan in Eksjö, which can only be visited on a guided tour.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Aschan family came to the property in Eksjö in the 1830s. Leo Felix Aschan was a tanner and started a tannery on the site that is today called Museigården. The property included the family home, offices and a leather store, as well as a brewhouse, stable and garden.
Three generations of Aschans lived and worked at the property. The last generation consisted of five siblings, and when the youngest, Hedda, died in 1984 at the age of 101, there were no heirs. The property was then taken over by a foundation.
The home remains in untouched condition and is a unique example of a middle-class home from the turn of the 20th century. During the tours, menus, recipes and visiting cards in the dining room tell the story of festive dinners. The Christmas tours in December, when the tree is decorated and the table is laid, are especially popular.
Highlights
- Untouched middle-class home from the turn of the 20th century
- Guided tours of the Aschan home
- Laid table in the dining room with menus and visiting cards
- Christmas tours during the Eksjö Christmas market
- Location in Gamla stan in Eksjö
Permanent exhibition
- Det Aschanska hemmet – Guided tour of an untouched middle-class home from the turn of the 20th century, with preserved rooms, furnishings and objects from the Aschan family.
- Operated by
- Eksjö museum, Eksjö kommun
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 120 |
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| Children & teens | SEK 15free up to age 17 · Children under 18 pay only the SEK 15 service fee. |
| Member of Svenskt kulturarv (Kulturarvskortet), including service fee | SEK 65 |
| Group visit, maximum 12 people per group | SEK 1,200Booked through Eksjö museum & Tourist center year-round. |
The price includes a service fee of SEK 15. Tickets can only be bought in advance; tickets can also be purchased at Eksjö museum & Tourist center. Maximum 10 people per tour.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- 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
The Aschan home cannot be visited by wheelchair, rollator or pram, as the environment is not adapted. There are a few steps at the entrance gate and a longer staircase with a handrail to the upper floor; there is no lift. A simple folding stool can be borrowed during the tour.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Stroller-friendly: not available
Getting there & parking
The Aschan house is located in Gamla stan in Eksjö, Norra Storgatan 18. Tickets and information are available at Eksjö museum, Österlånggatan 31.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The home is only shown with a guide, maximum 10 people per tour. Groups book through Eksjö museum & Tourist center, phone +46 381 361 60. |
