Raggagårdens mejeri

About the museum

Raggagårdens mejeri (Raggagården Dairy) was built in 1929 by the dairyman Einar Broberg and worked as a combined farm and purchasing dairy. At its peak the dairy had forty suppliers, and the milk was driven there from nearby farms by horse and cart. The dairy was modern for its time, with hygienic floors and walls of tile. Einar was responsible for receiving the milk, the equipment and the sales, and his housekeeper Linnea was a trained dairymaid.

In the summer, when the cows gave more milk, maids were employed to help in the dairy. Over time competition grew from the milk co-operative (mjölkcentralen) in Götene and other dairies, and when the Second World War broke out the number of milk producers fell, so that too little milk came in. The dairy was in operation until 1940.

Today the dairy is owned and run by Holmestad local heritage society, which, with support from among others the County Administrative Board and Leader, has carefully renovated the building to keep and recreate the old. The original equipment remains, and the dairymaid’s dwelling is shown on the upper floor. Visitors can take an educational walk-round and see how cheese and butter were made.

Highlights

• One of Sweden’s best-preserved farm dairies, in operation 1929–1940
• Original equipment for making cheese and butter
• The dairymaid’s dwelling on the upper floor
• Guided visits for groups and at events

Permanent exhibition

• Raggagårdens mejeri – The preserved farm dairy from 1929 with its original equipment shows how cheese and butter were made; the dairymaid’s dwelling is on the upper floor.

Operated by

Holmestads hembygdsförening

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Getting there & parking

Parking is available next to the dairy. By public transport you can use Närtrafik (on-demand transport via Västtrafik; call 0771-91 90 90 at least one hour in advance).

Amenities & dining

Coffee service can be arranged for booked visits. A dry toilet (torrdass) is at the site.

Events & venue rental

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