Åhus bygdemuseum

About the museum

Åhus hembygdsförening (Åhus local heritage society) was founded in 1951 with a focus on preserving Åhus's old ruins. The society's name, Sankta Annas Gille, is still used, but since 2025 the activity has been called Åhus bygdemuseum (Åhus Local Museum) to show more clearly what the society stands for and works with. The society can now be experienced as a museum.

The heart of it is Anders Håkansgården by road 118 in southern Åhus, a farm with a preserved dwelling wing, a stable and an outbuilding (loge). The farm dates back to the late 17th century and received its present name when the society bought it in 1988. The last tenant, Anders Andersson, lived there until his death in 1990. The buildings have been restored, largely by volunteer members, and now function as a homestead museum.

On the other side of the roundabout is Malmströms repslageri (Malmström's rope-making workshop), which houses a small museum and a rope-walk (repslagerbana), and nearby stands the handsome tobacco barn, which also houses a small museum. The exhibitions show, among other things, the harbour, boat models, coastal fishing, rope-making, music and photography, with large murals by Lars Ferm. The buildings with the collections are open for viewing on summer Thursday afternoons and by arrangement.

Highlights

• Anders Håkansgården with dwelling wing, stable and outbuilding
• Malmströms repslageri with rope-walk and museum
• The tobacco barn with a small museum
• Exhibitions on the harbour, fishing and boat models
• Murals by Lars Ferm

Permanent exhibitions

• Anders Håkansgården – Homestead museum with the main part of the collections, including on the harbour, boat models, coastal fishing, music and photography.
• Repslageriet – A small museum in Malmströms repslageri with a rope-walk where rope-making is demonstrated.
• Tobaksladan – A small informative museum in the tobacco barn.

Founded

1951

Operated by

Åhus hembygdsförening (Sankta Annas Gille)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the farm, the rope-making workshop and the tobacco barn. Donations towards running and maintenance are gratefully accepted (Swish).

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Anders Håkansgården, the rope-making workshop and the tobacco barn are by the southern roundabout on road 118 in Åhus. From Kristianstad, turn right at the roundabout.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Coffee is served during visits and at special events.

Events & venue rental

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