Egon Klints Sojdemuseum

About the museum

Egon Klints Sojdemuseum is located in a tar kiln house (tjärdal) with roots in the 17th century at Västerlaus in Burs in southern Gotland. The museum has been built up in the pine forest around an old såide or sojde, that is, a place for tar burning, and is run by Burs hembygdsförening (local heritage association).

Egon Klint, who was a fiddler, shoemaker, artist and cultural personality, collected tools and other objects from the old agrarian society. The collection is now in the museum and shows the tar production and daily life of rural society until the tools began to be driven by electricity or combustion engines.

Until the 20th century, fishing, tar and lime were the most important sources of income for Gotland's farmers. In addition to the tar kiln house itself, several smaller buildings on the museum site contain exhibits on households, crafts, smithing, farming, fishing and local defence. The sojde is also a popular place for local events, with an annual barbecue party and an afternoon with local musicians.

Highlights

• Tar kiln house with roots in the 17th century
• Tools and objects from rural society
• Exhibition buildings on smithing, fishing, farming and households
• Annual barbecue party and musical afternoon

Permanent exhibition

• Verktyg och föremål från bondesamhället – Egon Klint's collection of tools and objects for households, crafts, smithing, farming, fishing and local defence, shown in the tar kiln house and in smaller buildings on the site.

Operated by

Burs hembygdsförening

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The sojde can be rented for private parties and by companies and organisations.

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