Emåns Ekomuseum

About the museum

Emåns Ekomuseum is run by a non-profit association formed in the early 1990s. Several areas of expertise come together in the work: Sandsjö hembygdsförening (Sandsjö local heritage society) with its collections, Bodafors Fiskevårdssällskap (Bodafors Fisheries Association), Bodafors Samhällsförening (Bodafors Community Association), Nässjö municipality and Jönköping County Museum.

The museum is housed in the former Boda mill, which has roots in the 17th century. In 1872 the nailsmith Axel Hägg bought the mill and began making roof shingles (takspån), and after a few years production switched to spindle-back chairs (pinnstolar). The company grew under the Zeinwoldt brothers and became AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the Nordic countries, where architects such as Carl Malmsten and Axel Larsson worked. The smithy in the area was moved here from Strömsfors in 1919.

Water is the museum's common thread, and the Emån is counted as one of Europe's most species-rich river areas, with the status of a national river (nationalälv). The museum is currently undergoing renewal work; the exhibition is closed and a new basic exhibition is planned. The nature area with forest trails and a natural playground is open all year round.

Highlights

• The old Boda mill, with roots in the 17th century
• Water as the theme, the Emån as a national river
• Art forge (konstsmedja) in the old smithy
• Nature trail along the Emån
• Natural playground

Founded

1993

Operated by

Föreningen Emåns Ekomuseum

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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

All buildings and 200 metres of the nature loop, including the grill hut, are wheelchair-accessible. The car park is accessible and located directly at the entrance.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

Natural playground and forest trails, open all year round; water experiments for children in the inner courtyard.

Getting there & parking

The museum is by the Emån in Bodafors.

Amenities & dining

A café space is in the mill; a grill hut for all visitors. Wi-Fi is only available for those who rent premises.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 50 guests.

The mill has a room for 50 people in cinema seating or about 18 people at tables; the Stallet (stable) can also be rented for meetings and gatherings.

Plan your visit