Roslagsmuseet

About the museum

Roslagsmuseet is located in Norrtälje's old musket factory (gevärsfaktori) on Hantverkaregatan. The town was founded in 1622 when Gustav II Adolf wanted to establish arms manufacturing here, and the factory was one of the reasons Norrtälje received town privileges. Of the large facility with workshops, forges and workers' dwellings, only the museum building remains; it was erected in the latter half of the 18th century. Over the years the house has been a file workshop, a private home and a bank.

The museum opened in the house in 1922, when Norrtälje celebrated its 300th anniversary, and was then called Norrtälje museum. In 1972 the Stiftelsen Roslagsmuseet foundation was formed by Norrtälje municipality and Roslagens fornminnes- och hembygdsförening (Roslagen Antiquities and Local Heritage Society), and the museum received its current name. Because of major renovation needs, the house was closed in 2008.

After an extensive renovation, Roslagsmuseet reopened in March 2023. The museum is owned by the foundation and run by Norrtälje municipality. On the ground floor there is a reception, a museum shop, the current exhibition and the permanent exhibition Ett fönster mot förr (A Window to the Past), which tells the story of Roslagen's history over more than 4,000 years. There is also a room set up as a stage set where visitors are invited to handle the objects. The upper floor is used for a creative workshop, workshops and lectures.

Highlights

• A Window to the Past (Ett fönster mot förr): Roslagen's history over more than 4,000 years
• A room where visitors can handle objects and immerse themselves in history
• The old musket factory from the 18th century
• Guided tours and free holiday activities for children
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Ett fönster mot förr – Compact exhibition answering the most common questions about the history of Norrtälje, both the town and the municipality, with objects, texts, models, film and literature.

Founded

1922

Operated by

Norrtälje kommun (Stiftelsen Roslagsmuseet)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the museum and all programmes.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Wheelchair ramp up to the entrance door, a lift between the entrance level and the second floor, and low thresholds between the rooms. The toilet on the second floor is accessible. The entrance is on the park side, not towards Hantverkaregatan.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities

Children are always welcome, and the current exhibitions have activities for children. Free holiday activities are offered during the school holidays. One room is set up so that children and adults can handle objects. There is a changing table in the accessible toilet.

Getting there & parking

The entrance is on the park side, not on the Hantverkaregatan side.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Museum shop on the ground floor. Lockable lockers and a place to hang up coats are available at the entrance.

Events & venue rental

Private viewings can be booked.

Plan your visit