Årbols Skolmuseum
One of Sweden’s best-preserved school museums, in the old Årbol school in Ånimskog, with classrooms and about 6,000 school books from the 19th century onwards.
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About the museum
When the school in Årbol in Ånimskog, just over 80 years old, closed in 1963, it began to live on as a museum. The idea was born in 1965, and over a ten-year period objects were collected and the classrooms were set up. The museum was inaugurated on 26 April 1976 and, by its own description, has one of Sweden’s most comprehensive school collections from the 19th century up to our own time. The founder and curator was Tage Stahre.
On the ground floor there are two classrooms and a cloakroom, and on the upper floor a large exhibition hall, Tössbohallen, in the old school loft, together with a research centre. The collection comprises school furniture from different periods, about 6,000 school books from ABC books to later reading books, school wall charts, money boxes (sparbössor) and traffic-education material. In the display cases teaching materials and aids are shown, for example models of radio sets and a large collection of school radio booklets (skolradiohäften).
The museum is run by a foundation with the support of an association and is open during the summer. Guides show visitors round and tell about the history of the school, and children can try writing with ink and a dip pen.
Highlights
- Two original classrooms from the turn of the century
- About 6,000 school books from all periods
- Tössbohallen with teaching materials and school radio material
- Large collection of school wall charts
- Try writing with ink and a dip pen
Permanent exhibition
- Skolsalar och skolsamling – Two classrooms and a cloakroom on the ground floor, and Tössbohallen with teaching materials, school radio material and a research centre on the upper floor.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Stiftelsen Årbols skolmuseum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 40 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 16 · Free admission up to age 16. |
Admission SEK 40 per person from age 16, paid in cash or by Swish.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- 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
The museum has no accessible toilet. There is a ramp to the entrance steps, but it is difficult to manoeuvre inside the rooms.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 16 |
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Children up to 16 enter free, and the museum offers activities for children, for example writing with ink and a dip pen.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum is along the E45, about 5 km south of Ånimskog centre and about 26 km from Mellerud, and is signposted SKOLMUSEUM. Parking is available next to it.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
Coffee service is not possible in the school rooms, but outdoor furniture is available for bringing your own drinks and snacks. A dry toilet (torrdass) is nearby.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Knowledgeable guides show visitors round. Children can try writing with ink and a dip pen. Bus trips and larger groups can arrange a guided visit with the contact person. |
