K.A. Almgren Silk Weaving

Stockholm, Sweden

The silk mill of K.A. Almgren is one the oldest preserved industrial environments in Scandinavia and the only remaining mill north of the Alps. It was founded by Knut August Almgren in 1833 when he got the license to manufacture silk products. only couple of decades later the silk mill was Scandinavias largest workplace for women. The same family produced silk during five generations.

The weawing mill was closed down in 1974, but re-opened again seventeen years later by Oscar Almgren. Today Almgren’s mill is still in production with 170 year old looms. It also exhibits the exciting history about the dawn of our industrial revolution, the Chamber of Commerce and more.

References:

Sidenväveri Museum

Address

Repslagargatan 15A, Stockholm, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1833
Category: Industrial sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

More Information

www.visitstockholm.com
www.kasiden.se

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

David Negron (10 months ago)
A great way to spend 30-45 minutes! Not every museum needs to be a half-day activity. Lots of interesting material about the factory and its female workers throughout the last 200 years. Clearly these folks really care about their craft and it shows in how well thought out detailed the exhibition is. Also a nice 10 minute video (offered in several languages) that shows the factory back when it was open.

Adrien Pieri (2 years ago)
Small but very interesting museum, would recommend if you are curious!

Marc Willuhn (2 years ago)
Great industrial heritage

Minna Kallankari (7 years ago)
Very nice little museum. I'm glad they haven't "cleaned" or made the premises too modern. We were lucky to get a short silk weaving demonstration also. Buy their splendid soap called 'Almgrens tvättvål' for silk and wool garments at the museum's shop.

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