Örnsköldsvik Museum, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Örnsköldsvik Museum contains of a museum and art gallery. The Jugend style museum building was completed in 1905 by Albert Thurdin. The museum displays local history and has temporary international exhibitions.

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Address

Backgatan 4, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1905
Category: Museums in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

More Information

www.ornskoldsvik.se

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Gene Fornby (4,7 km)

Ulvö Chapel (30 km)
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User Reviews

Mjay (17 months ago)
Beautiful setting, interesting exhibitions and god service.

Lotta Danielsson (18 months ago)
Excellently run museum with special exhibits. I visited the bird exhibit and the moped one - both were great. Welcoming staff, and a well organized layout. Cafe in the shop.

Kaspar Johannes Schneider (2 years ago)
Beautiful building and friendly staff. Visiting the museum is completely free. The museum has a little shop where local art and postcards can be bought and additionally, there is a coffee shop.

Björn Kullenberg (2 years ago)
Entrance is free . Has some info about the city and so but in general nothing to see . But since there is almost nothing else to do in övik it might be a worth it just so one doesnt get to crazy!

Bodil Berger (5 years ago)
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Örnsköldsvik Museum