Derome Trä & Nostalgimuseum

About the museum

Derome Trä & Nostalgimuseum was founded in 1991 by Erling Andersson. His father started the Derome sawmill in 1946, and Erling later ran the company together with his three brothers; the third generation now leads it. For more than thirty years Erling collected old machines and tools to show how woodworking has developed in Sweden.

The museum is now run by a non-profit association. The collections include tools and machines from different eras and tell the story of the importance of wood from the Stone Age to the present day. In addition to the exhibitions, the museum has been expanded with a café, a shop and a conference facility, created in cooperation with Derome AB.

The wood art hall opened in May 2017 and moved to new premises in 2023. The nostalgia exhibition from 2012 was rebuilt in 2022–2023 and is now called Så levde vi då. The museum also arranges machine days, guided tours, school programmes and activities for children.

Highlights

• The wood art hall with sculptures and installations in wood
• Så levde vi då – street scene, schoolroom and homes from the 19th century to the 1950s
• The long journey of wood – the history of forests and sawmills
• Machines and hand tools for woodworking
• Snickarboa, where children can try old tools
• VåffelCafé & Butik

Permanent exhibitions

• Träkonsthallen – Sculptures, installations and other art in wood, many carved at the museum by European wood artists, including figure groups with scenes from old peasant society.
• Så levde vi då – A street section from around the turn of the 20th century, a schoolroom and environments from the 20th century showing everyday life as Sweden moved from subsistence farming to the “people’s home” (folkhemmet).
• Trädets långa väg – Tells of the value of the forest, of felling before the age of the chainsaw and of the heyday of the sawmills.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Ideell förening (Derome Trä & Nostalgimuseum)

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

A lift is available in the reception of the main building. The building with the wood art hall and Så levde vi då has a platform lift operated by staff. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are in the reception and on level 2 of the main building. The car park and outdoor areas are gravelled, and it is possible to park at the entrances if needed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Children of all ages can try old woodworking tools and make something of their own in Snickarboa. During school holidays there are extra activities such as crafts, treasure hunts and museum bingo. There is also a playground and the possibility to hold children's birthday parties.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in Veddige, about 15 minutes from Varberg.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

VåffelCafé & Butik with freshly made waffles and fika; the shop sells souvenirs, sweets, interior items, books and magazines on wood and design.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum has a conference facility, created in cooperation with Derome AB.

Plan your visit