Köpmanholmens Bruksmuseum

About the museum

The Bruksmuseet in Köpmanholmen is housed in the small square house Bläckhornet, which was built in 1864 in connection with the establishment of the steam sawmill (ångsåg) and is part of the oldest surviving works buildings in the village. The house was home to, among others, the machinist at the steam sawmill and later the blacksmith Erik Westlin and his family, until the 1960s.

In the 1950s Nätra hembygdsförening (Nätra Local Heritage Society) raised the idea of a museum that would tell the history of industry in Nätra, as a counterpart to the folk history of the homestead museum. The company NCB donated the house to the association in 1970. In addition to a large archive of documents and photographs, objects were collected that show the history of the company and the district.

Today Bläckhornet is furnished as it may have looked during the works' heyday, so that visitors get a picture of what it was like to live in Köpmanholmen. Next door is Ringarbönninga, a rebuilt workers' dwelling that was inaugurated in 2021 and houses a café and exhibitions, made possible by the Mikko Andersson Foundation.

Highlights

• Smithy residence Bläckhornet from 1864, furnished as in the works' heyday
• Folders with pictures from the association's photo archive
• Guided tour with a local historian
• Café Ringarbönninga with exhibitions on the upper floor
• Next door is Herrgårdsparken, a sculpture park

Permanent exhibition

• Bruksmuseet Bläckhornet – The old smithy residence is furnished as during the works' heyday and shows what it was like to live in Köpmanholmen, with folders of pictures from the association's photo archive.

Operated by

Nätra Hembygdsförening

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Next to the museum is Herrgårdsparken, which is run by Örnsköldsvik municipality, with the play area Barnens värld.

Getting there & parking

From the E4, turn off at the exit in Bjästa towards Köpmanholmen, turn left at Bredånger and follow the signs towards Herrgårdsparken. The museum is by Herrgårdsparken.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Café Ringarbönninga serves fika in a manor-house style, including gluten-free and lactose-free options. There is also a reading corner with local literature and tourist information.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Ringarbönninga can be rented for conferences, meetings, company kick-offs, weddings, birthdays, courses, christenings and other gatherings; the kitchen and salon can be hired.

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