Rademachersmedjorna, Working life museum in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Rademachersmedjorna is a museum at the site of a former blacksmith complex with six preserved forge workshops from the 17th century plus additional buildings from later periods. The site sits in central Eskilstuna and displays how a historical craft settlement was spatially organized.
A king founded the manufactory in 1658 by bringing skilled craftsmen from distant regions and settling them at this location. This established a new form of production that shaped the region for generations.
The forge complex is named after the craftsmen who worked here, and today it shows how blacksmiths organized their labor and lived together in a working community. Visitors see original workshops and understand the importance this trade held for the city's growth.
The outdoor areas are open year-round, while the workshops operate mainly during warmer months and special events. It helps to check before visiting which buildings will be accessible on your particular day.
A special children's area lets young visitors try everyday 19th-century tasks themselves, such as washing clothes and preparing food. This gives them a direct sense of how labor-intensive such work actually was.
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