Sveriges Fängelsemuseum

Sveriges Fängelsemuseum occupies two adjacent former prison buildings in central Gävle and traces the history of incarceration. Exhibits document different arrest methods, cell arrangements, and daily operations across various periods of Swedish corrections.

The buildings come from two different periods: a castle jail from 1732 and a cell prison from 1847. These two structures show how views on prison design and corrections evolved in Sweden.

The museum shows how Sweden viewed and managed prisons and punishment over time. The displayed objects and stories from inmates and staff offer insights into the everyday realities of incarceration.

Visitors can walk freely through the cells and buildings, exploring different rooms and periods at their own pace. Plan time to examine the spaces carefully and compare how facilities changed between the two structures.

The museum offers original audio guides that lead visitors through preserved cells while sharing authentic accounts from inmates and staff. These firsthand voices bring the site's history to life in a direct and personal way.

Location: Gävle Municipality

Address: Hamiltongatan 1 och 3

Website: http://sverigesfangelsemuseum.se

GPS coordinates: 60.67140,17.14343

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00