Johannamuseet

About the museum

Johannamuseet opened in 1983 in Sandåkra outside Skurup. It was founded by Manfred Almkvist, who was born in the area in 1911 and worked professionally with cars and workshops. The museum is named after his Ford T from 1914, which he bought in 1952 and which became the museum's symbol. He made trips and took part in rallies with the car, and it also appeared in several films.

Almkvist collected and restored the objects himself, so most of the collections still work. Many objects are loaned out for film shoots. The collection began with vehicles but grew over time to include almost everything that was common in homes, workplaces, farming and shops during the 20th century.

Today the museum shows around 30 exhibitions. There are vintage cars and motorcycles, utility objects, musical instruments and toys, props from film productions, a bank-office setting from about 100 years ago, and a small cinema hall with a film about the founder. The collections include, among other things, three barrel organs (marknadspositiv) and one of Europe's first series-built electric cars, from 1919. Every year a new theme exhibition is created around a particular subject. The operation is run by the Almkvist family, and the museum has both a café with bistro and a gift shop.

Highlights

• Ford T “Johanna” from 1914, the museum's symbol
• Vintage cars and motorcycles, including an early electric car from 1919
• Three barrel organs and other music machines
• Film props from, among others, Hasse & Tage and Jan Troell
• Bank-office setting from about 100 years ago and “Johannas Bio”

Permanent exhibitions

• Bilar och verktyg – Vintage cars, motorcycles and tools from the technical development of the 20th century.
• Filmrekvisita – Props from film productions, including those of Hasse & Tage and Jan Troell.
• Bruksföremål – Everyday objects from homes, workplaces, farms and shops.

Founded

1983

Operated by

Familjen Almkvist (privat)

Visitors per year

approx. 16,000 (2017)

Admission & discounts

Free parking in the museum's car park. Payment to the museum for booked groups can be made by bankgiro.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

The museum states that accessibility for people with disabilities is good. For questions you can call the museum.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

From Malmö or Ystad on the E65, take the exit towards Veberöd and then turn off towards Slimminge; the museum is a few hundred metres on the right-hand side. From the north, follow the signs towards Skurup at Veberöd and turn at the sign for Slimminge.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Café and bistro with hot food, coffee and cake (around 100 seats indoors and 60 outdoors); the café can be visited without visiting the museum. Gift shop with souvenirs, ice cream, sweets and postcards.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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