Garnisonsmuseet Skaraborg
Military history museum at Axevalla hed in Axvall about the Västgöta Regiment, the Skaraborg Regiment and the Göta trängregemente (Göta Supply Regiment).
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About the museum
The Garrison Museum is at Axevalla hed in Axvall and presents more than 500 years of military history with a strong link to the site. The museum has existed in various forms since the late 19th century. The focus is on the Västgöta Regiment, the Skaraborg Regiment and the Göta trängregemente (Göta Supply Regiment).
Axvall was already known in the 14th century as the home of the king’s men at Axevalla hus castle. In 1696 Axevalla hed was chosen as the assembly point for the Skaraborg Regiment, and the heath was afterwards used as a training ground.
The exhibitions show, among other things, the history of the regiments, a soldier’s croft, the horse in the Försvaret (Armed Forces), regimental music and military aviation at Axvall. The exhibition also includes a gunner-driver’s seat from a Stridsvagn 103 tank, horse-drawn wagons from the supply troops and an extensive collection of tin soldiers. The museum also gives access to many photographs via Digitalt museum.
Highlights
- More than 500 years of military history at Axevalla hed
- Västgöta Regiment, Skaraborg Regiment and Göta Supply Regiment
- Separate exhibitions on military aviation at Axvall, the horse in the Armed Forces and regimental music
- Soldier’s croft and gunner-driver’s seat in a Stridsvagn 103
- Extensive tin-soldier collection and a play corner for the youngest
Permanent exhibitions
- Regementenas historia – Exhibition on the Västgöta Regiment, the Skaraborg Regiment and the Göta Supply Regiment, including a soldier’s croft, horse-drawn wagons and an extensive tin-soldier collection.
- Militärflyget på Axvall, hästen i Försvaret och regementsmusik – Separate exhibitions on aviation at Axvall, the role of the horse in the Armed Forces and the history of regimental music.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 50 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Children under 15 enter free. |
| Groups | –Group bookings all year round by telephone. |
Adults SEK 50. Members of Garnisonsmusei vänner (SEK 100 per year) and veterans with a veteran card enter free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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
The whole operation is adapted for disabled access, and the exhibitions can be experienced from a wheelchair. An accessible toilet, a changing table and an alarm are available. Large car park next to the entrance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 14 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
A play corner for the youngest and a small puzzle to solve that gets the children active; free admission for children under 15. Changing table available.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum is by the sports ground in Axvall, with a large car park next to the entrance.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Simple refreshments (coffee, soft drinks, cake) during regular opening hours, and sales of products and souvenirs (according to NAV).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Advance registration is required for activities starting at 18:00 (no later than the day before). The museum arranges lectures during the season. |
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