Gruvcentrum Mojsen
Mining museum and experience centre in Grängesberg’s old mining area, with exhibitions and a visitor mine.
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About the museum
Grängesberg was one of Sweden’s largest iron ore mines. Ore was mined on the site as early as the 16th century, and mining continued until 1989; the last ore train left the town in January 1990, and the last workers stopped in 1991. In 1893 the mine was given power from Hällsjön, which is described as the world’s first commercial long-distance transmission of alternating current. King Oscar II visited the mine in 1900 and Crown Prince Gustaf in 1906.
Mojsen was originally the miners’ canteen and lies opposite the machine house in the old mining area. In summer 2008 a mining-history experience centre and mining museum opened there. The activities are run by the non-profit association Gruvcentrum Mojsen, which wants to preserve the trade-union and social history of the miners, support research into works and mining communities, and develop the visitor mine.
The exhibitions deal with working conditions in the mine and with the community that grew up around it. The museum contains tools, models and photographs from the Grängesberg mining era, an ore-stone exhibition and art, and older working machines stand outdoors. Next to the museum is a small visitor mine that shows work underground.
Highlights
- Visitor mine with a guided tour, included in the admission
- Exhibitions on mining work and the community around the mine
- Tools, models and photographs from the Grängesberg mining era
- Old mining machines outdoors
- Part of Ekomuseum Bergslagen
Permanent exhibitions
- Gruvmuseet – Exhibitions on working conditions in the Grängesberg mine and on the community around it, with tools, models, photographs and an ore-stone exhibition.
- Besöksgruvan – The small visitor mine next to the museum recreates the mine environment and equipment to show work underground and the everyday life of a miner.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Föreningen Gruvcentrum Mojsen
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 50 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Free admission for children and young people under 15. |
Admission includes a guided tour of the visitor mine. A joint ticket is valid at most visitor sites in Grängesberg for two days and includes a booklet on the town’s mining history; the price is not given on the website. Membership of the association costs SEK 100 per person per year.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Toilet with hand-washing facilities and hand sanitiser is available on the premises. Information on wheelchair access is missing.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A guided tour of the visitor mine is included in a visit to the museum. |
