Vaxholms hembygdsmuseum

About the museum

The museum is located in the heritage farmstead (hembygdsgården) in Norrhamnen, a property owned by Vaxholm town and managed by Vaxholms hembygdsförening (local heritage association). The property belonged to the accountant (kamrer) Fredrik Georg Blomberg, who in 1880 donated Blombergska udden (Blomberg Point) with its buildings to Vaxholm town and the church. The heritage association has managed the heritage farmstead since 1961.

In summer the upper floor shows a skötbåt (sailing boat), a so-called vaxholmare, which was the first yard-built longboat in Vaxholm. The interior from the old shoemaker's workshop by the square and parts of Emil Jansson's boatyard at Stegesund are also there. On the ground floor it shows how a fisher family lived in the late 19th century.

Highlights

• Fisher family's home from the late 19th century
• The skötbåt vaxholmare, the first yard-built longboat in Vaxholm
• Interior from the old shoemaker's workshop by the square
• Parts of Emil Jansson's boatyard at Stegesund
• The heritage farmstead's café next door

Permanent exhibitions

• Fiskarfamiljens bostad – On the ground floor it shows how a fisher family lived in the late 19th century.
• Vaxholmaren och hantverksmiljöer – On the upper floor in summer: the skötbåt vaxholmare, the interior from the old shoemaker's workshop, and parts of Emil Jansson's boatyard at Stegesund.

Operated by

Vaxholms Hembygdsförening

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Café

The heritage farmstead's café is open in summer from May to mid-September and serves home-baked bread, waffles, sandwiches and lighter dishes.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The heritage farmstead and two meeting rooms next to the museum can be rented for parties and meetings outside the season. Contact via the caretaker or the association.

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