Helsingborgs idrottsmuseum

About the museum

Helsingborgs idrottsmuseum is run by Föreningen Idrottsarkivet (FIA, the Sports Archive Association), which was formed in 1976 on the initiative of the city's sports journalists and sports organisations. The association's statutes stated that it should work for a sports museum in the city. The museum opened on 20 October 1986.

For a long time the association had no premises of its own and used older meeting rooms and smaller exhibition spaces, among other things. In 2013 the museum moved from the former IOGT house on Carl Krooks gata to Idrottens hus on Mellersta Stenbocksgatan. There are exhibitions, archives, a library and rooms for meetings and events.

The museum shows objects, photographs and films from Helsingborg's sporting life, and a special room honours the racing driver Gunnar Nilsson. The association arranges lectures, film evenings and visits, and each year awards the title Årets idrottare i Helsingborg (Sportsperson of the Year in Helsingborg).

Highlights

• Exhibition on Helsingborg's sporting life in display cases
• Special room on the Formula 1 driver Gunnar Nilsson
• Archive, library and media archive on local sporting history
• Sculptures in wood and objects from athletes and clubs
• Lectures, film evenings and visits by personalities

Permanent exhibition

• Helsingborgs idrottsliv – Permanent exhibition in display cases on sporting history in Helsingborg, with objects, pictures and books, and a special room on the Formula 1 driver Gunnar Nilsson.

Founded

1986

Operated by

Föreningen Idrottsarkivet (FIA)

Visitors per year

approx. 11,800

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Admission is free on Saturdays (open 12:00–15:00).

At events a different admission fee may apply.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children have free admission. During the autumn holiday a competition for children, games and other activities are held (Höstlovskul, week 44).

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Kiosk and reception in Idrottens hus; refreshments can be ordered when the premises are rented.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies: not available

Up to 200 guests.

Room for meetings and events (no parties) with space for about 80 people at tables and over 200 people for a lecture. AV equipment and refreshments can be booked.

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