Ersta diakoni museum

About the museum

Ersta diakoni museum opened in 1983 and is the memorial of Ersta diakoni. The museum tells the story of women's history, pioneering, diakonia and dedication, beginning in the mid-19th century. Ersta diakoni has worked with people since it was founded in 1851, and among the women behind the Ersta diakonisällskap (Ersta diakoni society) are Marie Cederschiöld, Fredrika Bremer and Jenny Lind.

The museum is located in the north gatehouse, inside the vault at Erstagatan 1M. The exhibition “I starka kvinnors sällskap” (In the Company of Strong Women) depicts the history and present of Ersta diakoni, weaving together women's history, medical history, social history and church history, with historical pictures, films, authentic objects, soundscapes and texts.

In the entrances to Ersta hospital there is also a historical exhibition which captures past and present in twelve snapshots, with an audio guide in Swedish and English.

Highlights

• The exhibition “I starka kvinnors sällskap”
• Free admission
• Open guided tour on Tuesdays at 13:00
• Historical exhibition with audio guide in the entrances to Ersta hospital
• Women's history, medical history and social history since 1851

Permanent exhibition

• I starka kvinnors sällskap – Exhibition on the history and present of Ersta diakoni, focusing on women's history, health care, social work and the church since 1851.

Founded

1983

Operated by

Ersta diakoni

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is always free. Participants in booked group tours are offered lunch at Terrassen for SEK 125.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• 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

There are two steps indoors to the exhibition on the ground floor, and thresholds in all rooms. There is no lift to the continuation of the exhibition on the second floor. The museum cannot promise wheelchair access but will try to arrange it after contact. There is a toilet, and an accessible toilet in a nearby building.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the north (left) gatehouse, inside the vault at Erstagatan 1M on Erstaklippan.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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