Stenmuseet i Vilshult
Museum in Vilshult on the quarrying of diabase, also called black granite, which shaped the district's industrial history.
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About the museum
The stone museum in Vilshult tells of the stone industry in the area around Vilshult in Olofström Municipality. Diabase, often called black granite or black gold, was quarried there from the late 19th century. Stone from the district has been used in well-known buildings.
The museum is run by Kyrkhults hembygdsförening (Kyrkhult Local Heritage Society) and shows exhibitions on how the stone was quarried, worked and transported. The outer part, with pictures from the local quarrying in the early 20th century, is always accessible. The indoor part is open in summer and by arrangement, and guided viewings are arranged on certain occasions.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the diabase quarrying in Vilshult
- Pictures from the stone quarrying in the early 20th century
- Outer part that is always accessible
- Guided viewing on certain occasions during the summer
Permanent exhibition
- Diabasbrytningen i Vilshult – The exhibition shows the local stone industry, where diabase was quarried and worked from the late 19th century.
- Operated by
- Kyrkhults hembygdsförening
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in Vilshult, Olofström Municipality.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Coffee service at guided viewings.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided viewings for larger groups can be arranged by agreement. |
