Småland Museum, Växjö, Sweden

Småland Museum is the oldest county museum in Sweden. It opened in the present building in 1885. Permanent exhibitions display the history of Småland from the Stone Ages through the silver treasure of Vikings to 19th and 20th century living style. There is also a glass museum.

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Pardalis Georgios (2 years ago)
Α fantastic experience all the way. Lots of interesting information regarding emigration to the USA, a trip into the glass history, and many interesting facts about Växjö's urban development. It worths to invest some time and visit

Chloe Smith (2 years ago)
Very interesting place to visit and look at. Great history of Sweden. Would recommend to others, they even had some of the writing in English so you could gain an appreciation for some of the exhibits. Would recommend to others

Vincent Jansen (3 years ago)
Did not visit museum. Nice garden, spend sometime to look at the old houses & buildings. And brush up your swedish, no english explanation to be found :)

Evan Landman (3 years ago)
Very cool museum charting the history of glass manufacturing and art in the region. Incredible array of both production pieces and artworks, attached to a second museum or local history.

Balasubramanian Pattabiraman (3 years ago)
We can enjoy lot of great glass work. Also we shall know about Swedish history

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