Eksjö Museum, Eksjö, Sweden

Eksjö Museum was established in 1960 when Albert Engström donated a significant collection of historical equipments to the city of Eksjö. The museum exhibits this collection, the history of Eksjö and the war history of Småland. The museum is located to the site of old leather factory.

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A H (2 years ago)
Lovely museum, with interesting exhibitions about Eksjö history and local artists.

Addyson Wilson-Heid (4 years ago)
Really wonderful museum with well organized information! Difficult for non-swedish speakers but a well balanced atmosphere to help understand what is being conveyed without being able to read all the signs.

Thomas Martinsson (6 years ago)
Good museum about Albert Engström, Eksjö and military history.

Wa alf (7 years ago)
Good

Steve Wilcockson (7 years ago)
Friendly, engaging museum. Make sure you ask for the ipad translations if English or German speaker.

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