Charlottenborgs slott

About the museum

Charlottenborgs slott (Charlottenborg Castle) was built by Count Ludwig Weirich Lewenhaupt and completed in 1652. He named the castle after his wife, Charlotte von Hohenlohe-Neuenstein. During the 1700s the castle was owned, among others, by Carl Gustaf Boije, and Israel Lagerfelt bought it in 1790 and had it thoroughly renovated.

Motala Municipality bought the castle and the land in 1959, and it was a private residence until 1981. Motala Musei- och Hembygdsförening (Motala Museum and Local History Association) opened Motala museum in the castle in 1984, and since 2016 the activities have been run by the municipality's culture unit.

Today the castle presents 11,000 years of Motala's history, from Stone Age finds and two reconstructed Stone Age people to the Göta Canal and the Motala Bridge. There are also wood carvings by Sophia Isberg, wall paintings by Carl-Erik Törner and art from the collections.

Highlights

• Two Stone Age exhibitions with finds from Motala and two reconstructed Stone Age people
• Sophia Isberg's wood carvings, including Kungaurnan and Kaptensurnan
• The timeline Från Istid till Nutid (From the Ice Age to the Present)
• Charlotte's Salon and wall paintings by Carl-Erik Törner
• Free admission

Permanent exhibitions

• Från Istid till Nutid – Timeline from the melting ice sheet 11,000 years ago through Stone Age settlements, medieval church buildings, the Göta Canal and the Motala Bridge up to today, with objects from the collections.
• Stenåldern – Two exhibitions with finds from Motala, including fishing equipment and objects of horn and bone, and two reconstructed Motala people (Motalabor), about 8,000 years old, based on skull finds.
• Sophia Isberg – Wood carvings by Sophia Isberg (1819–1875), including the showpieces Kungaurnan, commissioned by Karl XV, and Kaptensurnan with over 200 small figures.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Motala kommun

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free. Guided tours for groups cost SEK 1,700–3,300, depending on time and group size.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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

Right next to the castle entrance there is a parking space for people with reduced mobility, and the castle has a lift for those who cannot use stairs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The castle is described as a castle for the whole family. During school holidays and Culture Night, free activities are held, such as creative workshops, quiz walks and tours for children.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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