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Find around Sights and Attractions in Västmanland: Museums

Engsö Castle

Engsö Castle is one of Sweden´s most interesting medieval castles. Engsö is mentioned in writing for the first time in 1185 but its present exterior and interior were put in place during the 1740´s by the foremost architect of that time, Carl Hårleman. Nowadays the castle is a museum and thus open to the public. You can see interiors from many different eras. The visitor can admire the famous "Engsökedjan" and hear the story of when Johan Sparre played a game of dice with the devil. Concerts and arts and crafts exhibitions. Phone: 0171-44 40 12

Uttersberg

A place well worth visiting is Galleri Astley, 10 km south of Skinskatteberg. In the refurbished old station-house from 1897 with a modern art gallery. Nearby, in a former warehouse, there is an art-museum. The museum has temporary and permanent exhibitions of contemporary Swedish art. There are also sculptures exhibited outdoors on the old concourse.

Engelsbergs bruk

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The Engelsberg works is a well preserved works environment from the 18th century, complete with manor house, workers quarters, smithy, stables etc. In the workshops the mechanical equipment has been preserved. Manufacturing was disbanded in the beginning of the 20th century. The iron works is one of the province´s greatest tourist attractions.
The Engelbergs works are on the UN list of cultural artefacts to be shared by humanity, one of only 400. Phone: 0223-131 00

Arboga Bryggeri- och industri-museum

The museum is situated on Skandiagatan. Arboga is famous for its beer which, according to legends, has changed history. A man named Sten Sture got himself elected captain after offering free beer to 450 specially invited people. After 6 litres per person everyone agreed that Sten was a good guy and consequently elected him. The museum is housed in the brewery´s old barley warehouse. You can follow the manufacturing process from beginning to end. Phone: 0589-142 10

Kanalmuseet vid Skantzen

Located in Hallstahammar, the museum exhibits tools, works-objects, old scriptures and photographs from the long history of Strömsholms canal. A worker's house and a school interior from the turn of the century are also exhibited. There is also a beautiful little chapel on the grounds of the museum. Phone: 0220-174 09

Länsmuseet i Västerås Slott

Culture-historical exhibitions. The museeum in Västerås Castle takes you from pre-historic times to present times with among other things gold-ornaments dated from Roman Iron-Age and findings from the Viking-era. The big silver-treasure, found in Västerås, is also exhibited. Phone: 021-15 61 00 Ekomuseum Bergslagen An area covering 7 administrative districts from Lake Mälaren to Ludvika, comprising about 52 buildings associated with the iron industry and its history. There are mines, smeltinghouses, forges, industrial hamlets, manor houses etc. EKO Museum, Bergslagen. Phone: 0240-66 30 82

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