Saab Car Museum

About the museum

Saab Car Museum first opened in 1975 on the initiative of Albert Trommer, who was responsible for visitor activities at the passenger car division of Saab-Scania. The museum was first located in the basement of the old Saab-ANA facility and already then showed the most important cars, among them the Saab 92001, the so-called Ursaaben. For the Saab Group’s 50th anniversary in 1987, the museum moved to the old engine sheds in the Nohab area of Trollhättan.

For the anniversaries of Saab Automobile and Saab AB in 1997 the museum was rebuilt completely and the exhibition space was doubled. A new interior was created in 2005, and it still characterises the museum today. The cars have been driven on special occasions all along, including in connection with anniversaries and product launches.

When Saab Automobile went bankrupt on 19 December 2011, the museum and its collections were under threat. An offer of SEK 28 million from the City of Trollhättan, Saab Group and the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Memorial Fund saved the operation. Today the museum is owned by the City of Trollhättan and Saab AB and is run by Innovatum Science Center AB with support from Västra Götaland Region. The exhibition follows Saab’s car history from the first prototypes to the last car to leave the production line.

Highlights

• Saab 92001, the so-called Ursaaben
• Saab’s car history from prototype to last car
• The collection is shown in the old engine sheds in the Nohab area
• Run together with Innovatum Science Center

Permanent exhibition

• Saabs bilhistoria – The exhibition follows Saab Automobile’s cars from the first prototypes, among them the Ursaaben, to the last car to leave the production line.

Founded

1975

Operated by

Innovatum Science Center AB

Visitors per year

approx. 36,950

Admission & discounts

Tickets do not need to be bought in advance but are paid for at reception. The museum is cashless: payment is by card or Swish. Members of the museum’s support association have free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the exhibition, except guide dogs.

Kids & families

• Hands-on stations: not available

Family tickets are available. The museum is located in the Innovatum area together with Innovatum Science Center, and combined tickets for families are available.

Getting there & parking

Visiting and delivery address: Åkerssjövägen 18, Building 61, Trollhättan.

Amenities & dining

The museum has an online shop (shop.saabcarmuseum.se).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

The museum accepts enquiries about conferences and events by email or phone.

Plan your visit