Färgargården

Färgargården is a working life museum in Norrköping situated along the Motala River, documenting the history of textile production and dyeing. The collection displays the tools, machinery, and equipment that show how these craft processes were carried out.

The museum emerged during the 19th century when Norrköping grew into a major textile hub in Sweden. Its collections preserve this period when industrial production became central to the city's identity and economy.

The museum reveals how textile workers lived and practiced their craft, preserving memories of the people who mastered these skills and shaped local industry. Through its collections, visitors see the daily routines and knowledge that made the production possible.

The museum is located in the town center and welcomes visitors throughout the year with regular opening hours. Guided tours are available in multiple languages to help different visitors understand the exhibits better.

The museum holds a collection of recorded interviews from former textile workers sharing their experiences with traditional production methods. These personal accounts provide a direct window into what working conditions were actually like during this industrial period.