Klostret i Ystad
Ystad’s cultural history museum in a well-preserved 13th-century Franciscan monastery, with a monastery church, collections and monastery gardens.
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About the museum
The Franciscan monastery in Ystad was founded in 1267 by the knight Holmger and his wife Katarina, and the monastery church was dedicated to Saint Peter. At its height some 15–25 brothers lived in the monastery, who lived on donations from noble families and on the herring trade. The buildings grew during the 14th and 15th centuries with a choir, side aisles, a bell tower, monastery wings and a gatehouse.
In 1532 Ystad’s mayor and council took over the monastery, and the brothers were driven out. The church became a parish church, and the eastern wing became a hospital and later a grain store. In 1876 the town decided to demolish the store, but the decision was reversed after efforts by, among others, headmaster L. M. Neuman and a donation from Jacob Lachmann.
The monastery wing was restored in 1909–1912 and opened in 1912 as a museum and library. The monastery church was handed over to the town in 1962 and reconsecrated in 1967. Today Klostret i Ystad is the town’s cultural history museum, with collections of objects and photographs and monastery gardens. It is run by Ystad Municipality with support from Region Skåne.
Highlights
- Franciscan monastery from 1267 with a monastery church
- The monastery wing as a museum since 1912
- Photo collection with pictures of Ystad from the 1850s onwards
- The monastery gardens
- Museum shop
- Founded
- 1912
- Operated by
- Ystads kommun
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | SEK 25Holders of a Kulturarvskort |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 19 · Free admission for people under 20; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions and personal assistants have free admission. |
| Combined ticket with Ystads konstmuseum | SEK 80 |
Free admission: Free admission on Fridays from September to March and on National Day, 6 June.
Free admission for members of Ystads kulturhistoriska förening. The museum does not accept cash.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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 premises are wheelchair accessible, with a lift and ramps where needed. Disabled parking is at Hospitalgatan 4, next to the monastery. Dogs must wait outside.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
About a 10-minute walk from Ystad central station.
By car
Parking available
Car park at Blekegatan 29, about 200 metres from the museum. Disabled parking at Hospitalgatan 4, next to the monastery.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop in the monastery.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits can be booked via the museum’s website, and there are special offers for schools. |
