Ingaskärs lots- och hamnmuseum
Pilot and harbour museum in the pilot house on the island of Ingaskär by Stocka, with the history of the pilot station 1884–1967, a spirbåk (traditional landmark) and a lighthouse; crossing by ferry raft.
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About the museum
Ingaskärs lots- och hamnmuseum (Ingaskär Pilot and Harbour Museum) is located in the middle of the island of Ingaskär, at the entrance to Stocka harbour. The museum tells the story of the pilot station and the work of the pilots between 1884 and 1967. The pilot station at Stockaviken received a royal sailing permit in 1861, and with the rise of the sawmill industry pilots who knew the stone-filled waters were needed. A few years later a pilot cottage was built on Ingaskär, popularly often called lotsskäret (the pilots’ skerry). The pilot station was closed in 1967 and its work moved to Hölick.
The Stiftelsen Ingaskärs Lots- och hamnmuseum (Ingaskär Pilot and Harbour Museum Foundation) was formed in 1994, and the museum has existed since 1995. The pilot house was built at the end of the 19th century and has been renovated and extended in stages, and there is a large amount of material in the form of photographs, articles and old documents to study there. On the island there is also a rebuilt spirbåk, which was formerly a landmark of Stocka harbour, a re-erected storm-warning mast and a lighthouse.
The activities are run entirely on a voluntary basis. Visitors can take a guided tour, but there is also plenty of material in the pilot cottage to study on one’s own.
Highlights
- Pilot house from the end of the 19th century with photographs, articles and old documents
- Rebuilt spirbåk, formerly a landmark of Stocka harbour
- Re-erected storm-warning mast and a lighthouse
- Ferry raft crossing from Stocka guest harbour
- Café and music and café evenings in summer
Permanent exhibition
- Lotsplatsen Ingaskär – The pilot house shows photographs, articles and documents about the work of the pilots on Ingaskär 1884–1967; the island also has a spirbåk, a storm-warning mast and a lighthouse.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Stiftelsen Ingaskärs Lots- och hamnmuseum
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The crossing to the island is by motor-driven raft from Stocka guest harbour (about 5 minutes, 12 people at a time) or by own boat.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
The coffee cottage sells homemade bread, coffee, tea and soft drinks at events. Cooperation with Café & Restaurang Måsen in Stocka.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are available but should preferably be booked in advance. Group visits can be arranged to suit; the raft takes 12 people at a time and the crossing takes about 5 minutes. |
