Döderhultarn Museum

Döderhultarn Museum is an artist museum in Oskarshamn housing more than 200 wooden figures depicting everyday scenes, social situations, and characters from early 20th century Swedish society. The collection contains intricately carved works that document both rural and urban life from this period.

The museum was founded in 1911 to preserve the legacy of artist Axel Petersson Döderhultarn, who carved wooden figures from 1868 to 1925 in the Småland region. His work marked a transition in how traditional carving techniques were applied to modern subject matter.

The collection shows wood carvings that capture rural Swedish life, featuring farmers, soldiers, courtroom moments, and domestic scenes from the past. These works give insight into how people lived and the customs they followed in their time.

The museum is housed in Kulturhuset and welcomes visitors on weekdays and Saturdays with varying hours depending on the day. It is helpful to confirm exact opening times before visiting and contact the venue directly if you have questions.

The site displays the original workshop where the figures were created, with preserved tools and the working environment from around 1900. Visitors can see the rooms where the artist worked daily and completed his carvings.

Location: Oskarshamn Municipality

Inception: 1911

Address: Hantverksgatan 18, 57255 Oskarshamn

Website: https://oskarshamn.se/kultur-och-fritid/kultur-upplevlser/kulturhuset/museer-i-oskarshamn/doderhultarmuseet

GPS coordinates: 57.26283,16.44628

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22