MUSEUMS

Museums for all

There are plenty of museums to choose from. This probably isn’t so surprising when you think about the amount of variation found in the area’s nature and culture. There are places of interest for all ages, and visiting a museum is a great way to spend time together. It can be exciting, fun, arouse discussion, inspire and open your eyes to times gone by. Discover all the High Coast’s nuances!

Mannaminne

Mannaminne - a different cultural experience for all ages! Mannaminne can be described as a work of art located in the beautiful cultural Mecca of Nordingrå. In 1980, artists Barbro and Anders Åberg began building Mannaminne together with fellow artists Lisa Carlsson and Dag Wallin. The idea was a café with art, culture and music to encourage the big wide world to visit little Nordingrå. Today, in addition to the main building with accommodation, a cafe and restaurant, there are over 50 buildings from near and far. There are also collections of vehicles and an accordion museum, in fact there is even a mammoth! All of this makes for a totally unique place filled with art and history. Visit Mannaminne and be inspired by the playfulness and joy seen in Åberg's art.

The Rock Carving Museum

The Rock Carving Museum in Nämforsen is beautifully located by the waterfall and is a world-class example of our cultural heritage. The museum is Sweden’s largest single collection of rock carvings and is the second biggest in Europe. You can look at 2595 carvings, of which some are thought to be 6000 years old. There is a special museum for children with reconstructions of the ancient carvings that can be touched and examined. There is also a lovely summer outdoor cafe with a magnificent view over the falls. Free entry.

Västernorrland County Museum

Västernorrland County Museum and Murberget Open Air Museum are good choices for all ages. The museum is on Murberget in Härnösand. There is a modern building housing exhibitions, a café and museum shop. The open air museum is located in the same place with houses and environs from the 1800s and 1900s. The open air museum is especially appreciated by families as children can roam around and pat the lovely little goats grazing there. Free entry.

Häxmuseet

The Witch Museum – Häxmuseet – tells the dark but fascinating history of the witch trials in Torsåker in 1675. The exhibition is titled “The beliefs of the times affected the people” and using interactive and digital technology it tells the history of the witch trials and also asks questions about the times we live in today. You can use free audio guides that can be accessed through your smart phone or tablet to learn about the history, stimulate your senses and awake discussion on the past and the present. You can also book guided tours that let you trace the footsteps of the “witches”. Tours take about three hours and finish with a 400-metre forest walk up to Bålberget (Witch Mountain) where Europe’s largest witch burning event took place.