Sörmlandsgården

About the museum

Sörmlandsgården has its origins in a donation from the farmer Erik J Andersson of Gultbrunn (1855–1921), who in 1920 handed over to Eskilstuna town a collection of archaeological finds and everyday objects from the countryside. To show the objects a museum and an environment with rural buildings were needed, and several old houses were bought. The town wanted to tell the story of the local heritage and create a farmstead from the 1800s. Sörmlandsgården opened in 1924, and other open-air museums, with Skansen in Stockholm as the model, were established during the same period.

On Sunday 26 June 1983 a fire broke out that destroyed the cowshed, the loge (barn) and the cart shed; the stable was damaged so badly that it was later demolished. The residential houses survived. Between 1985 and 1987 the lost buildings were replaced with purchased old farm buildings from different parts of Södermanland, and the farm was restored with the help of carpenters and joiners.

Today the houses show how a typical central Swedish farm could look in the mid-1800s. The buildings are owned by Eskilstuna Municipality and managed by Eskilstuna kommunfastigheter (Eskilstuna Municipal Properties). Since 2001 the association Sörmlandsgårdens vänner (Friends of Sörmlandsgården) has run activities on the site, with support from Eskilstuna stadsmuseum. Erik Andersson’s objects are today in the city museum’s collections.

Highlights

• Central Swedish farmstead from the mid-1800s
• Old farm buildings from different parts of Södermanland
• Outdoor areas open round the clock, all year
• Free admission
• Location in the park area of Djurgården with old oak woodland

Founded

1924

Operated by

Eskilstuna stadsmuseum (Eskilstuna kommun)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• 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

Hard-packed gravel paths lead to the houses and are passable by wheelchair, powered wheelchair, rollator and pram. There are steps up to all the houses and high thresholds in every room. The wheelchair toilet is only open in connection with events. It is possible to drive right up for dropping off.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

Djurgården has a playground, an outdoor gym, a fitness trail and a sledging hill. A pram works well outdoors but not inside the houses because of steps and thresholds.

Getting there & parking

Visiting address: Djurgården, Östermalm 2. It is possible to drive right up to drop off visitors.

Amenities & dining

There is a toilet in the area, but it is only open during the summer season. There are no picnic tables in the yard; your own blanket is fine. Restaurant Pilkrog (a coaching inn) is nearby.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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