Västerbottens museum, County museum in Umeå, Sweden.
Description
Västerbottens museum is a regional museum in Umeå featuring art, textiles, and documentary photography that show how the region developed over time. Alongside the main galleries, an open-air section called Gammlia displays around 30 historic buildings.
History
The museum began in 1886 when a local antiquarian society established a collection archive in Umeå. Over time it expanded to preserve the history and culture of this Swedish region.
Culture
The open-air section called Gammlia shows how people lived and worked in this region through preserved buildings like a manor, church, and windmill. Walking through these structures gives a sense of daily life in different eras.
Practical
The museum is centrally located and easy to reach, with access to both indoor galleries and the outdoor section. Plan time to explore both areas, especially if you want to see all the historic buildings.
Did you know?
The collection includes one of the world's oldest skis, an artifact showing the deep connection this region has with winter traditions. This object reveals how central skiing was to life in Västerbotten for centuries.
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