Mårtagården

Mårtagården is a working life museum and architectural complex made up of several interconnected buildings in Onsala that display authentic Swedish craftsmanship and traditional construction methods. The various structures contain exhibits with tools, equipment, and details that document the daily work of skilled tradespeople.

The complex was founded in 1780 during a period of growth and change in the region when new crafts and trades were developing. The buildings retain their original form and provide evidence of how construction and work practices evolved during that era.

The place tells the story of how people worked and lived in this Swedish region, showing the skills and trades that were central to their daily lives. You can see how different professions shaped the community and what people valued in their work.

The site is located in Onsala and is best explored on foot since the different buildings are close together and you can see all the details at your own pace. Plan enough time to move slowly through the exhibits and visit the individual rooms in the different structures.

Each building in the complex was constructed without modern tools or techniques and shows craftsmanship methods used in Sweden over 240 years ago. You can see how workers of that time shaped wood, forged nails, and assembled structures using only traditional methods.