Regionmuseet Kristianstad

About the museum

Regionmuseet grew out of a collection of archaeological finds. Christianstads läns fornminnesförening (the Christianstad County Antiquarian Association) was formed in 1877 under the leadership of Abraham Ahlén, and the collection was at first kept in a cupboard. In 1886 the Fornstugan (Antiquities House) was inaugurated, one of Sweden’s first buildings erected specifically for a museum. After the town took over the collections in 1913–1915, they moved to the Tekniska skolan (technical school).

Since June 1959 the museum has been housed in the Tyghuset (the Arsenal), which was built in 1616–1617 as stables for the Danish king Christian IV and later used as a military store. In 1977 the museum became the county museum for Kristianstad County, and in 1988 it was reconstituted as a foundation. After the merger with Landsantikvariekontoret in Lund in 1998 it was called Regionmuseet i Skåne; since 2020 the name Regionmuseet Skåne has been used.

The museum’s activities include the Filmmuseet (Film Museum), Åhus museum, Järnvägsmuseet (Railway Museum) and Kristianstads konsthall, which share the entrance with the main building. The collection has grown from around 3,000 objects at the inauguration in 1886 to a large regional collection, which includes, among other things, the Månsas croft from 1818, donated in 2003.

Highlights

• The Tyghuset from 1616–1617, built as stables for Christian IV
• Basic exhibition Tidernas Skåne (The Ages of Skåne)
• City history in C400 – Staden i vattenriket (The City in the Water Realm)
• Skåne and film with Edvard Persson
• Café Miró and a digital museum guide in 63 languages

Permanent exhibitions

• Tidernas Skåne – A journey through the history and landscape of Skåne for all ages and senses, where objects, pictures and life stories show how climate, landscape and plant and animal life have shaped the region.
• C400 – Staden i vattenriket – City history exhibition on Kristianstad’s rich and poor quarters and the town’s dramatic history, from today and about 400 years back.
• Skåne och filmen – Excursions through Skåne’s film landscape, with pictures, film, sound and objects about Swedish film with a Scanian connection from the 1930s to the 21st century, including the actor Edvard Persson.

Founded

1877

Operated by

Stiftelsen Regionmuseet i Skåne

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to Regionmuseet Kristianstad and Kristianstads konsthall.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

A lift with automatic door opener goes to all floors. At the reception there is an accessible toilet with a changing table. A wheelchair can be borrowed during the visit. Induction loops are in the reception, in the shop and in the lecture hall, which has 82 seats with space for wheelchairs. Some ramps and steps lack contrast marking, and C400 has partly low ceilings. Marked disabled parking is at Stora torg. Please ask any questions about accessibility before the visit.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Baby changing facilities

The museum has a special page for children and young people. A new play and learning environment is planned for 2027. Changing tables are at the reception and near the café.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Lockers

Café Miró serves hot food and fika. The shop sells products linked to the museum’s collections and Scanian craft traditions. Unattended lockers; a SEK 10 coin is needed. Inner courtyard only in summer.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

A meeting room and tours can be booked via the museum’s website. The lecture hall has 82 seats.

Plan your visit