Skandiamuseet

About the museum

Skandiamuseet is in the old workshop buildings of Skandiaverken in the north harbor of Lysekil, where Skandia hot-bulb engines were made. The museum is run by Föreningen L. Laurin (L. Laurin Association), which was formed in 1993 by Stig Selander to buy a boat and highlight the importance of Skandiaverken for Lysekil. The association chose the tug Harry, which today is designated a cultural heritage vessel (kulturmärkt).

In 2000 the association was allowed to rent Skandiaverken’s old premises from Lysekil Municipality, and in 2004 it bought the property, which was renovated and converted into a museum. The association has more than a thousand members, and on Thursday evenings the members gather to restore old engines.

In the exhibition Skandiamotorerna (The Skandia Engines), the largest collection of Skandia hot-bulb engines is shown, displayed in the buildings where they were once made. It is a living museum where engines are often run for visitors so that their sound can be heard. The tug Harry, from the 1890s and with an original Skandia engine, is the association’s public face and can sometimes be booked for trips in summer. Lysekil’s diving museum (Lysekils dykmuseum) shares premises with the museum.

Highlights

• The largest collection of Skandia hot-bulb engines
• Engines that are run so visitors can hear the sound
• The tug Harry from the 1890s with an original Skandia engine
• Skandiaverken’s old workshop buildings in the north harbor
• The association’s shop with books and spare parts

Permanent exhibition

• Skandiamotorerna – The largest collection of Skandia hot-bulb engines, shown in the buildings where they were made, often with engines running.

Operated by

Föreningen L. Laurin

Admission & discounts

The price applies to a guided viewing: SEK 100 per person.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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

According to NAV, the museum is wheelchair-accessible and has an accessible toilet nearby; a lift has been planned because not everyone can manage the stairs.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Skandiaverken’s old premises in the north harbor of Lysekil.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop with books, magazines, association merchandise and spare parts.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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