Sveriges Fängelsemuseum, Prison museum in Gävle, Sweden.
Sveriges Fängelsemuseum occupies two adjacent former prison buildings in central Gävle, featuring exhibits about incarceration methods and daily prison operations.
The museum complex includes a castle jail from 1732 and a cell prison from 1847, representing different periods of Swedish correctional facilities.
The museum exhibits document the evolution of Swedish criminal justice through artifacts, photographs, and personal narratives of inmates and prison staff.
Visitors can access the museum Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 16:00, with admission prices of 90 SEK for adults and reduced rates for students.
Audio guides lead visitors through preserved prison cells, presenting authentic stories and experiences of individuals who lived within these walls.
Location: Gävle Municipality
Address: Hamiltongatan 1 och 3
Website: http://sverigesfangelsemuseum.se
GPS coordinates: 60.67140,17.14343
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:11
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