Arsenalen

About the museum

Arsenalen opened on 17 June 2011 and is open all year round. The museum is run by a private foundation, Stiftelsen Södermanlands militärhistoriska samlingar (the Södermanland Military History Collections Foundation). The vehicles are owned by the Swedish state through Statens försvarshistoriska museer (Swedish National Defence History Museums) and come, among other sources, from Pansarmuseet in Axvall and Militärfordonsmuseum in Malmköping.

The collection comprises about 350 vehicles in total, of which about 75 are shown in the museum. The exhibition follows technical and military development from the early 20th century to the present, with vehicles that can travel both on land and in deep water. Each year the vehicles are changed in a theme exhibition.

In the museum, the exhibition on Södermanlands regemente (Södermanland Regiment) tells the story of the province’s military units from the 1300s, when the Södermanna law obliged farmers and settled men to defend their home district, until the closure of P 10 in 2005. Next to the museum stands a soldier’s croft that was previously inside the regimental grounds, with the exhibition Soldaten och Torpet (The Soldier and the Croft). The museum has a support association, Södermanlands regementes museiförening.

Highlights

• About 75 vehicles from the early 20th century to the present
• Vehicles that can travel on land and in deep water
• The exhibition on Södermanlands regemente from the 1300s to 2005
• The soldier’s croft with the exhibition Soldaten och Torpet
• Barnens Arsenalen (the children’s Arsenalen) with the activity room Skogen (The Forest)

Permanent exhibitions

• Fordonsutställningen – About 75 military vehicles showing technical and military development from the early 20th century to the present, with a theme exhibition changed every year.
• Södermanlands regemente – Exhibition on the province’s military units from the 1300s until the closure of P 10 in 2005.
• Soldaten och Torpet – The soldier’s croft next to the museum, with its associated exhibition.

Founded

2011

Operated by

Stiftelsen Södermanlands militärhistoriska samlingar

Admission & discounts

The Kulturarvskortet gives a 50% discount, and members of M-Sverige also receive a 50% discount; members of Riksförbundet Sveriges museer have free admission. Discounts do not apply during events with raised admission. Payment by card or Swish only.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum has large open spaces and a lift to the upper floor, and can be visited by wheelchair, powered wheelchair or other aids; the exception is the soldier’s croft, which has two steps inside. Two wheelchairs can be borrowed at the entrance. There is a changing table in the accessible toilet. The indoor temperature is about 15 degrees in winter and about 20 degrees in summer. Only guide dogs are allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area

Barnens Arsenalen has the activity room Skogen, the assignment Uppdrag Arsenalen, Mysteriet på Arsenalen (The Mystery at the Arsenalen), and stories with Lovis and Skalman-Arne via QR codes. There is plenty of room for pushchairs. Holiday and theme days are announced on the website.

Getting there & parking

Arsenalen lies about 7 km from Strängnäs along the E20, exit 135.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Lockers

Café with sandwiches, pastries and ice cream, also lactose-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options (closes 30 minutes before the museum). Shop with literature, souvenirs and Cobi models. Lockable storage lockers in the entrance. A defibrillator is available and staff are trained in CPR (HLR).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Conferences and group bookings can be requested via bokning@arsenalen.se.

Plan your visit