Smedsbygget

About the museum

Smedsbygget (the Smithy Building) is the homestead of Turinge-Taxinge hembygdsförening (Turinge-Taxinge Local Heritage Society) in Nykvarn. According to the association, the house was built at the end of the 17th century as a wing with dwellings for the smiths at the nearby works. For a period the building was used as an old people's home before the local heritage society took it over.

The ironworks activity in the area began in 1590, when Duke Karl (hertig Karl) gave Hans Ulfsson permission to establish a hammer forge at Turinge ström (Turinge stream). In 1680 a steelworks and a manufactory for copper and iron sheet were started. The ironworks era came to an end in the middle of the 19th century and was succeeded by paper manufacturing, which ceased in 1971.

The local heritage society was formed in 1971 and covers the parishes of Turinge and Taxinge, which today form Nykvarn Municipality. The museum shows objects, maps and photographs on the history of the district, and the association is digitising its pictures from the past. A miniature of the hammer forge can be seen and heard in the homestead. The house is also used for programme evenings, open houses and as a meeting room.

Highlights

• Former dwelling wing for the works' smiths
• Miniature of the hammer forge with sound
• Old pictures from Turinge and Taxinge
• Objects and maps about the district's history
• Sale of local history books and the journal Torshammaren

Permanent exhibition

• Museet i hembygdsgården Smedsbygget – Exhibition with objects, maps and photographs on the history of the Turinge and Taxinge parishes, including a miniature of the hammer forge.

Founded

1971

Operated by

Turinge-Taxinge hembygdsförening

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the museum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

No information on accessibility.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Visiting address: Allevägen 9 A in Nykvarn, about 15 km west of Södertälje.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Books, magazines and jewellery are sold in the homestead. Coffee service takes place at some open houses.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The homestead's premises can be rented by associations, companies and private individuals (see the association's page Hyr hembygdsgården, 'Rent the homestead').

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