Guitars – the Museum
Guitar museum in the attic of Umeå Folkets Hus with over 500 guitars, mainly electric guitars from the 1950s and 1960s, and guided tours every day.
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About the museum
Guitars – the Museum opened at the end of January 2014, when Umeå was the European Capital of Culture. The museum is on the top floor of Umeå Folkets Hus, a brick building from 1904 that previously housed Vasaskolan, and shares the building with, among others, a rock club, a restaurant, a music shop and a record shop. The project was run jointly by the people behind the music shop 4Sound and the rock club Scharinska.
The collection was built up by the twin brothers Samuel and Michael Åhdén, born in 1956 in northern Sweden. Their interest began with old American cars and grew into collecting guitars, amplifiers and other items from the breakthrough years of rock. Today the collection comprises over 500 guitars, mainly electric guitars from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as amplifiers, drums, jukeboxes and other objects from the same period.
One highlight is a rare Fender Broadcaster, one of about 200 that were made. The museum also has a bar, Museibaren, with live performances on some Saturdays.
Highlights
- Over 500 guitars, mainly from the 1950s and 1960s
- A rare Fender Broadcaster
- Amplifiers, drums, jukeboxes and props from rock's golden age
- Guided tours daily at 13:00 and 15:00
- Museibaren with live music on some Saturdays
Permanent exhibition
- Gitarrsamlingen – Over 500 guitars, mainly electric guitars from the 1950s and 1960s, together with amplifiers, drums, jukeboxes and other items from the breakthrough years of rock.
- Founded
- 2014
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 195 |
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| Reduced | SEK 125Pensioners (65+) and students |
| Seniors | SEK 125From age 65 |
| Students & apprentices | SEK 125 |
The guided tour is included in the admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- 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
The museum is on the top floor of Umeå Folkets Hus and is reached by lift.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is centrally located in Umeå Folkets Hus at Vasaplan; take the lift up to the top floor.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museibaren inside the museum; web shop on the website.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are held daily at 13:00 and 15:00; you can also come at any time between 12:00 and 16:00. Pre-booking at other times by e-mail or telephone. |
